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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.01, 1,010.34 and 520.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.01, 1,010.34 and 520.04 is: 716.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.01 : 1,010.34 = 520.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.01/1,010.34 = 520.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.01x = 1,010.34 × 520.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.01x = 525,412.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,412.16/733.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.79

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