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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.99, 1,096.97 and 525.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.99, 1,096.97 and 525.64 is: 787.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.99 : 1,096.97 = 525.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.99/1,096.97 = 525.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.99x = 1,096.97 × 525.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.99x = 576,605.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,605.94/731.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.73

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