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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.41, 1,010.39 and 511.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.41, 1,010.39 and 511.97 is: 705.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.41 : 1,010.39 = 511.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.41/1,010.39 = 511.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.41x = 1,010.39 × 511.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.41x = 517,281.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,281.76/733.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.31

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