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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.16, 1,010.26 and 511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.16, 1,010.26 and 511.04 is: 705.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.16 : 1,010.26 = 511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.16/1,010.26 = 511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.16x = 1,010.26 × 511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.16x = 516,283.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,283.27/732.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.15

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