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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.99, 1,015.51 and 514.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.99, 1,015.51 and 514.86 is: 710.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.99 : 1,015.51 = 514.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.99/1,015.51 = 514.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.99x = 1,015.51 × 514.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.99x = 522,843.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,843.58/735.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.40

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