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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.89, 1,101.39 and 513.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.89, 1,101.39 and 513.80 is: 770.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.89 : 1,101.39 = 513.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.89/1,101.39 = 513.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.89x = 1,101.39 × 513.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.89x = 565,892.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,892.81/734.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.04

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