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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.44, 1,017.64 and 528.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.44, 1,017.64 and 528.25 is: 727.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.44 : 1,017.64 = 528.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.44/1,017.64 = 528.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.44x = 1,017.64 × 528.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.44x = 537,564.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,564.81/738.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.98

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