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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.65, 1,097.32 and 514.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.65, 1,097.32 and 514.25 is: 770.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.65 : 1,097.32 = 514.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.65/1,097.32 = 514.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.65x = 1,097.32 × 514.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.65x = 564,291.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,291.32/732.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.21

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