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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.02, 1,017.84 and 527.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.02, 1,017.84 and 527.81 is: 727.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.02 : 1,017.84 = 527.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.02/1,017.84 = 527.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.02x = 1,017.84 × 527.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.02x = 537,226.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,226.13/738.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.93

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