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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.43, 1,010.30 and 511.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.43, 1,010.30 and 511.30 is: 705.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.43 : 1,010.30 = 511.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.43/1,010.30 = 511.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.43x = 1,010.30 × 511.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.43x = 516,566.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,566.39/732.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.28

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