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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.49, 1,101.54 and 527.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.49, 1,101.54 and 527.49 is: 794.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.49 : 1,101.54 = 527.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.49/1,101.54 = 527.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.49x = 1,101.54 × 527.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.49x = 581,051.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,051.33/731.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.34

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