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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.60, 1,031.20 and 527.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.60, 1,031.20 and 527.08 is: 727.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.60 : 1,031.20 = 527.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.60/1,031.20 = 527.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.60x = 1,031.20 × 527.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.60x = 543,524.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,524.90/747.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.03

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