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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.09, 1,009.82 and 510.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.09, 1,009.82 and 510.96 is: 704.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.09 : 1,009.82 = 510.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.09/1,009.82 = 510.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.09x = 1,009.82 × 510.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.09x = 515,978.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,978.90/732.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.80

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