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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.53, 1,009.18 and 511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.53, 1,009.18 and 511.08 is: 704.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.53 : 1,009.18 = 511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.53/1,009.18 = 511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.53x = 1,009.18 × 511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.53x = 515,771.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,771.71/732.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.10

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