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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.64, 1,012.02 and 512.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.64, 1,012.02 and 512.20 is: 706.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.64 : 1,012.02 = 512.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.64/1,012.02 = 512.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.64x = 1,012.02 × 512.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.64x = 518,356.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,356.64/733.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.55

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