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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.82, 1,014.67 and 526.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.82, 1,014.67 and 526.03 is: 725.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.82 : 1,014.67 = 526.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.82/1,014.67 = 526.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.82x = 1,014.67 × 526.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.82x = 533,746.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,746.86/735.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.38

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