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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.12, 1,014.92 and 513.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.12, 1,014.92 and 513.68 is: 709.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.12 : 1,014.92 = 513.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.12/1,014.92 = 513.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.12x = 1,014.92 × 513.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.12x = 521,344.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,344.11/735.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.20

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