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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.27, 1,008.84 and 510.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.27, 1,008.84 and 510.84 is: 703.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.27 : 1,008.84 = 510.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.27/1,008.84 = 510.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.27x = 1,008.84 × 510.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.27x = 515,355.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,355.83/732.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.78

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