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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.60, 1,010.22 and 525.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.60, 1,010.22 and 525.24 is: 724.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.60 : 1,010.22 = 525.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.60/1,010.22 = 525.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.60x = 1,010.22 × 525.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.60x = 530,607.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,607.95/732.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.28

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