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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.10, 1,017.52 and 528.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.10, 1,017.52 and 528.22 is: 728.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.10 : 1,017.52 = 528.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.10/1,017.52 = 528.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.10x = 1,017.52 × 528.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.10x = 537,466.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,466.69/738.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.18

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