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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.50, 1,098.63 and 515.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.50, 1,098.63 and 515.42 is: 773.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.50 : 1,098.63 = 515.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.50/1,098.63 = 515.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.50x = 1,098.63 × 515.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.50x = 566,255.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,255.87/732.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.05

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