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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.51, 1,013.29 and 514.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.51, 1,013.29 and 514.11 is: 708.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.51 : 1,013.29 = 514.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.51/1,013.29 = 514.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.51x = 1,013.29 × 514.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.51x = 520,942.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,942.52/735.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.27

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