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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.22, 1,028.05 and 524.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.22, 1,028.05 and 524.29 is: 723.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.22 : 1,028.05 = 524.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.22/1,028.05 = 524.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.22x = 1,028.05 × 524.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.22x = 538,996.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,996.31/745.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.27

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