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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.28, 1,032.18 and 515

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.28, 1,032.18 and 515 is: 710.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.28 : 1,032.18 = 515 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.28/1,032.18 = 515/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.28x = 1,032.18 × 515
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.28x = 531,572.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,572.70/748.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.39

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