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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.74, 1,098.57 and 516.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.74, 1,098.57 and 516.20 is: 773.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.74 : 1,098.57 = 516.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.74/1,098.57 = 516.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.74x = 1,098.57 × 516.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.74x = 567,081.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,081.83/732.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.92

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