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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.62, 1,025.40 and 522.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.62, 1,025.40 and 522.50 is: 720.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.62 : 1,025.40 = 522.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.62/1,025.40 = 522.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.62x = 1,025.40 × 522.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.62x = 535,771.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,771.50/743.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.49

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