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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.51, 1,030.82 and 525.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.51, 1,030.82 and 525.95 is: 726.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.51 : 1,030.82 = 525.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.51/1,030.82 = 525.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.51x = 1,030.82 × 525.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.51x = 542,157.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,157.15/746.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.26

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