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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.66, 1,009.35 and 511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.66, 1,009.35 and 511.20 is: 704.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.66 : 1,009.35 = 511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.66/1,009.35 = 511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.66x = 1,009.35 × 511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.66x = 515,979.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,979.72/732.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.26

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