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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.60, 1,013.46 and 511.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.60, 1,013.46 and 511.32 is: 704.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.60 : 1,013.46 = 511.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.60/1,013.46 = 511.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.60x = 1,013.46 × 511.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.60x = 518,202.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,202.37/735.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.46

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