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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.16, 1,010.25 and 511.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.16, 1,010.25 and 511.03 is: 705.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.16 : 1,010.25 = 511.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.16/1,010.25 = 511.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.16x = 1,010.25 × 511.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.16x = 516,268.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,268.06/732.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.13

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