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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.13, 1,097.43 and 512.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.13, 1,097.43 and 512.92 is: 768.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.13 : 1,097.43 = 512.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.13/1,097.43 = 512.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.13x = 1,097.43 × 512.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.13x = 562,893.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,893.50/732.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.84

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