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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.01, 1,012.60 and 513.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.01, 1,012.60 and 513.61 is: 707.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.01 : 1,012.60 = 513.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.01/1,012.60 = 513.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.01x = 1,012.60 × 513.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.01x = 520,081.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,081.49/735.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.58

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