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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.02, 1,015.11 and 515.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.02, 1,015.11 and 515.03 is: 710.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.02 : 1,015.11 = 515.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.02/1,015.11 = 515.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.02x = 1,015.11 × 515.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.02x = 522,807.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,807.03/736.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.32

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