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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.60, 1,017.60 and 514.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.60, 1,017.60 and 514.32 is: 708.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.60 : 1,017.60 = 514.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.60/1,017.60 = 514.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.60x = 1,017.60 × 514.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.60x = 523,372.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,372.03/738.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.60

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