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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.85, 1,012.10 and 524.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.85, 1,012.10 and 524.17 is: 723.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.85 : 1,012.10 = 524.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.85/1,012.10 = 524.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.85x = 1,012.10 × 524.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.85x = 530,511.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,511.10/732.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.90

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