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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.81, 1,010.75 and 511.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.81, 1,010.75 and 511.82 is: 705.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.81 : 1,010.75 = 511.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.81/1,010.75 = 511.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.81x = 1,010.75 × 511.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.81x = 517,314.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,314.45/732.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.93

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