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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.51, 1,010.54 and 512.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.51, 1,010.54 and 512.11 is: 705.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.51 : 1,010.54 = 512.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.51/1,010.54 = 512.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.51x = 1,010.54 × 512.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.51x = 517,500.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,500.03/733.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.52

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