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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.68, 1,016.96 and 527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.68, 1,016.96 and 527.20 is: 726.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.68 : 1,016.96 = 527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.68/1,016.96 = 527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.68x = 1,016.96 × 527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.68x = 536,141.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,141.31/737.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.79

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