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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.43, 1,030.11 and 525.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.43, 1,030.11 and 525.42 is: 725.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.43 : 1,030.11 = 525.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.43/1,030.11 = 525.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.43x = 1,030.11 × 525.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.43x = 541,240.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,240.40/746.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.11

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