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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.70, 1,030.75 and 525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.70, 1,030.75 and 525.96 is: 725.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.70 : 1,030.75 = 525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.70/1,030.75 = 525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.70x = 1,030.75 × 525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.70x = 542,132.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,132.90/747.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.07

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