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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.43, 1,098.33 and 513.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.43, 1,098.33 and 513.19 is: 769.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.43 : 1,098.33 = 513.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.43/1,098.33 = 513.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.43x = 1,098.33 × 513.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.43x = 563,651.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,651.97/732.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.56

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