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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.96, 1,010.92 and 511.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.96, 1,010.92 and 511.96 is: 706.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.96 : 1,010.92 = 511.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.96/1,010.92 = 511.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.96x = 1,010.92 × 511.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.96x = 517,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,550.60/732.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.11

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