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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.04, 1,008.48 and 510.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.04, 1,008.48 and 510.60 is: 703.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.04 : 1,008.48 = 510.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.04/1,008.48 = 510.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.04x = 1,008.48 × 510.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.04x = 514,929.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,929.89/732.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.42

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