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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.04, 1,032.64 and 513.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.04, 1,032.64 and 513.22 is: 708.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.04 : 1,032.64 = 513.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.04/1,032.64 = 513.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.04x = 1,032.64 × 513.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.04x = 529,971.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,971.50/748.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.48

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