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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.28, 1,016.46 and 527.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.28, 1,016.46 and 527.76 is: 727.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.28 : 1,016.46 = 527.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.28/1,016.46 = 527.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.28x = 1,016.46 × 527.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.28x = 536,446.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,446.93/737.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.60

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