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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.22, 1,028.76 and 524.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.22, 1,028.76 and 524.36 is: 723.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.22 : 1,028.76 = 524.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.22/1,028.76 = 524.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.22x = 1,028.76 × 524.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.22x = 539,440.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,440.59/745.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.87

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