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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.63, 1,101.71 and 527.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.63, 1,101.71 and 527.61 is: 794.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.63 : 1,101.71 = 527.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.63/1,101.71 = 527.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.63x = 1,101.71 × 527.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.63x = 581,273.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,273.21/731.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.50

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