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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.66, 1,010.76 and 508.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.66, 1,010.76 and 508.56 is: 701.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.66 : 1,010.76 = 508.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.66/1,010.76 = 508.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.66x = 1,010.76 × 508.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.66x = 514,032.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,032.11/732.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.60

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