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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.76, 1,009.06 and 521.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.76, 1,009.06 and 521.57 is: 720.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.76 : 1,009.06 = 521.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.76/1,009.06 = 521.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.76x = 1,009.06 × 521.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.76x = 526,296.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,296.64/730.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.21

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