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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.65, 1,010.01 and 522.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.65, 1,010.01 and 522.46 is: 720.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.65 : 1,010.01 = 522.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.65/1,010.01 = 522.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.65x = 1,010.01 × 522.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.65x = 527,691.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,691.04/732.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.25

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