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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.39, 1,008.59 and 521.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.39, 1,008.59 and 521.53 is: 719.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.39 : 1,008.59 = 521.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.39/1,008.59 = 521.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.39x = 1,008.59 × 521.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.39x = 526,004.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,004.81/731.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.19

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