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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.29, 1,030.92 and 525.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.29, 1,030.92 and 525.35 is: 724.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.29 : 1,030.92 = 525.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.29/1,030.92 = 525.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.29x = 1,030.92 × 525.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.29x = 541,593.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,593.82/747.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.74

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