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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.09, 1,016.39 and 527.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.09, 1,016.39 and 527.18 is: 726.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.09 : 1,016.39 = 527.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.09/1,016.39 = 527.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.09x = 1,016.39 × 527.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.09x = 535,823.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,823.28/737.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.95

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