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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.27, 1,010.22 and 511.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.27, 1,010.22 and 511.84 is: 705.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.27 : 1,010.22 = 511.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.27/1,010.22 = 511.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.27x = 1,010.22 × 511.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.27x = 517,071.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,071.00/733.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.16

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