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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.14, 1,019.39 and 527.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.14, 1,019.39 and 527.18 is: 727.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.14 : 1,019.39 = 527.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.14/1,019.39 = 527.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.14x = 1,019.39 × 527.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.14x = 537,394.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,394.29/739.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.05

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