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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.20, 1,014.18 and 514.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.20, 1,014.18 and 514.80 is: 709.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.20 : 1,014.18 = 514.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.20/1,014.18 = 514.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.20x = 1,014.18 × 514.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.20x = 522,099.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,099.86/736.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.18

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