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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.30, 1,009.86 and 522.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.30, 1,009.86 and 522.52 is: 720.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.30 : 1,009.86 = 522.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.30/1,009.86 = 522.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.30x = 1,009.86 × 522.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.30x = 527,672.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,672.05/732.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.57

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