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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.64, 1,014.78 and 514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.64, 1,014.78 and 514.20 is: 709.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.64 : 1,014.78 = 514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.64/1,014.78 = 514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.64x = 1,014.78 × 514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.64x = 521,799.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,799.88/735.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.31

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