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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.60, 1,016.73 and 527.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.60, 1,016.73 and 527.40 is: 726.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.60 : 1,016.73 = 527.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.60/1,016.73 = 527.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.60x = 1,016.73 × 527.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.60x = 536,223.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,223.40/737.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.99

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