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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.08, 1,014.18 and 528.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.08, 1,014.18 and 528.36 is: 728.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.08 : 1,014.18 = 528.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.08/1,014.18 = 528.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.08x = 1,014.18 × 528.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.08x = 535,852.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,852.14/735.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.97

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