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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.74, 1,029.38 and 524.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.74, 1,029.38 and 524.75 is: 724.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.74 : 1,029.38 = 524.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.74/1,029.38 = 524.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.74x = 1,029.38 × 524.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.74x = 540,159.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,159.38/745.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.33

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