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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.90, 1,015.20 and 515.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.90, 1,015.20 and 515.46 is: 710.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.90 : 1,015.20 = 515.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.90/1,015.20 = 515.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.90x = 1,015.20 × 515.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.90x = 523,294.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,294.99/736.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.13

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