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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.68, 1,016.01 and 526.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.68, 1,016.01 and 526.89 is: 726.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.68 : 1,016.01 = 526.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.68/1,016.01 = 526.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.68x = 1,016.01 × 526.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.68x = 535,325.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,325.51/736.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.67

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