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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.58, 1,008.21 and 521.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.58, 1,008.21 and 521.74 is: 719.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.58 : 1,008.21 = 521.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.58/1,008.21 = 521.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.58x = 1,008.21 × 521.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.58x = 526,023.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,023.49/731.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.02

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