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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.05, 1,020.23 and 529.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.05, 1,020.23 and 529.85 is: 730.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.05 : 1,020.23 = 529.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.05/1,020.23 = 529.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.05x = 1,020.23 × 529.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.05x = 540,570.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,570.75/740.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.45

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