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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.10, 1,031.02 and 526.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.10, 1,031.02 and 526.12 is: 726.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.10 : 1,031.02 = 526.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.10/1,031.02 = 526.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.10x = 1,031.02 × 526.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.10x = 542,440.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,440.24/747.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.06

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