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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.12, 1,096.94 and 514.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.12, 1,096.94 and 514.64 is: 771.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.12 : 1,096.94 = 514.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.12/1,096.94 = 514.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.12x = 1,096.94 × 514.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.12x = 564,529.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,529.20/732.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.09

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