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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.14, 1,026.57 and 522.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.14, 1,026.57 and 522.01 is: 721.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.14 : 1,026.57 = 522.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.14/1,026.57 = 522.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.14x = 1,026.57 × 522.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.14x = 535,879.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,879.81/743.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.10

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