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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.93, 1,031.45 and 526.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.93, 1,031.45 and 526.41 is: 726.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.93 : 1,031.45 = 526.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.93/1,031.45 = 526.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.93x = 1,031.45 × 526.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.93x = 542,965.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,965.59/746.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.93

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