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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.39, 1,010.88 and 511.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.39, 1,010.88 and 511.85 is: 705.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.39 : 1,010.88 = 511.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.39/1,010.88 = 511.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.39x = 1,010.88 × 511.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.39x = 517,421.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,421.46/733.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.52

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