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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.06, 1,030.40 and 526.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.06, 1,030.40 and 526.63 is: 725.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.06 : 1,030.40 = 526.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.06/1,030.40 = 526.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.06x = 1,030.40 × 526.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.06x = 542,633.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,633.87/748.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.39

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