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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.89, 1,013.81 and 512.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.89, 1,013.81 and 512.76 is: 708.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.89 : 1,013.81 = 512.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.89/1,013.81 = 512.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.89x = 1,013.81 × 512.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.89x = 519,841.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,841.22/733.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.34

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