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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.44, 1,030.92 and 526.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.44, 1,030.92 and 526.44 is: 726.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.44 : 1,030.92 = 526.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.44/1,030.92 = 526.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.44x = 1,030.92 × 526.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.44x = 542,717.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,717.52/747.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.10

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