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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.16, 1,013 and 513.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.16, 1,013 and 513.04 is: 707.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.16 : 1,013 = 513.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.16/1,013 = 513.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.16x = 1,013 × 513.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.16x = 519,709.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,709.52/734.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.90

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