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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.02, 1,025.68 and 522.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.02, 1,025.68 and 522.30 is: 720.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.02 : 1,025.68 = 522.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.02/1,025.68 = 522.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.02x = 1,025.68 × 522.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.02x = 535,712.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,712.66/744.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.02

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