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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.13, 1,011.95 and 512.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.13, 1,011.95 and 512.16 is: 706.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.13 : 1,011.95 = 512.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.13/1,011.95 = 512.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.13x = 1,011.95 × 512.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.13x = 518,280.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,280.31/733.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.94

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