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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.65, 1,010.73 and 512.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.65, 1,010.73 and 512.21 is: 705.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.65 : 1,010.73 = 512.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.65/1,010.73 = 512.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.65x = 1,010.73 × 512.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.65x = 517,706.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,706.01/733.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.66

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