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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.78, 1,014.30 and 514.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.78, 1,014.30 and 514.04 is: 708.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.78 : 1,014.30 = 514.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.78/1,014.30 = 514.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.78x = 1,014.30 × 514.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.78x = 521,392.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,392.70/735.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.63

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