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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.08, 1,026.50 and 523.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.08, 1,026.50 and 523.17 is: 721.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.08 : 1,026.50 = 523.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.08/1,026.50 = 523.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.08x = 1,026.50 × 523.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.08x = 537,031.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,031.39/744.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.74

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