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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.69, 1,031.46 and 526.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.69, 1,031.46 and 526.95 is: 726.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.69 : 1,031.46 = 526.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.69/1,031.46 = 526.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.69x = 1,031.46 × 526.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.69x = 543,527.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,527.85/747.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.94

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