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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.90, 1,014.48 and 514.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.90, 1,014.48 and 514.17 is: 708.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.90 : 1,014.48 = 514.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.90/1,014.48 = 514.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.90x = 1,014.48 × 514.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.90x = 521,607.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,607.54/735.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.80

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