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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.47, 1,015.29 and 526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.47, 1,015.29 and 526.08 is: 726.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.47 : 1,015.29 = 526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.47/1,015.29 = 526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.47x = 1,015.29 × 526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.47x = 534,123.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,123.76/735.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.24

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