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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.62, 1,026.78 and 523.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.62, 1,026.78 and 523.50 is: 721.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.62 : 1,026.78 = 523.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.62/1,026.78 = 523.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.62x = 1,026.78 × 523.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.62x = 537,519.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,519.33/744.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.87

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