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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.31, 1,012.81 and 513.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.31, 1,012.81 and 513.32 is: 708.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.31 : 1,012.81 = 513.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.31/1,012.81 = 513.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.31x = 1,012.81 × 513.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.31x = 519,895.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,895.63/734.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.01

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