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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.16, 1,013.51 and 514.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.16, 1,013.51 and 514.28 is: 709.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.16 : 1,013.51 = 514.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.16/1,013.51 = 514.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.16x = 1,013.51 × 514.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.16x = 521,231.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,231.74/734.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.97

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