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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.26, 1,036.36 and 527.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.26, 1,036.36 and 527.10 is: 727.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.26 : 1,036.36 = 527.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.26/1,036.36 = 527.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.26x = 1,036.36 × 527.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.26x = 546,265.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,265.36/751.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.13

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