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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.45, 1,017.98 and 528.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.45, 1,017.98 and 528.26 is: 728.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.45 : 1,017.98 = 528.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.45/1,017.98 = 528.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.45x = 1,017.98 × 528.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.45x = 537,750.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,750.38/738.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.22

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