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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.08, 1,031.40 and 514.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.08, 1,031.40 and 514.80 is: 709.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.08 : 1,031.40 = 514.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.08/1,031.40 = 514.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.08x = 1,031.40 × 514.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.08x = 530,964.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,964.72/748.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.77

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