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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735, 1,013.32 and 524.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735, 1,013.32 and 524.56 is: 723.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735 : 1,013.32 = 524.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735/1,013.32 = 524.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735x = 1,013.32 × 524.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735x = 531,547.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,547.14/735
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.19

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