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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.99, 1,016.01 and 527.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.99, 1,016.01 and 527.09 is: 726.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.99 : 1,016.01 = 527.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.99/1,016.01 = 527.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.99x = 1,016.01 × 527.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.99x = 535,523.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,523.63/736.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.64

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