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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.06, 1,035.18 and 514.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.06, 1,035.18 and 514.25 is: 709.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.06 : 1,035.18 = 514.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.06/1,035.18 = 514.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.06x = 1,035.18 × 514.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.06x = 532,340.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,340.02/750.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.73

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