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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.42, 1,027.62 and 523.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.42, 1,027.62 and 523.38 is: 722.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.42 : 1,027.62 = 523.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.42/1,027.62 = 523.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.42x = 1,027.62 × 523.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.42x = 537,835.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,835.76/744.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.49

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