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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.40, 1,097.38 and 515.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.40, 1,097.38 and 515.52 is: 772.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.40 : 1,097.38 = 515.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.40/1,097.38 = 515.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.40x = 1,097.38 × 515.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.40x = 565,721.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,721.34/732.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.42

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