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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.47, 1,030.49 and 525.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.47, 1,030.49 and 525.61 is: 725.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.47 : 1,030.49 = 525.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.47/1,030.49 = 525.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.47x = 1,030.49 × 525.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.47x = 541,635.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,635.85/746.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.60

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