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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.77, 1,013.37 and 524.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.77, 1,013.37 and 524.56 is: 723.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.77 : 1,013.37 = 524.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.77/1,013.37 = 524.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.77x = 1,013.37 × 524.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.77x = 531,573.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,573.37/734.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.46

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