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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.18, 1,031.42 and 526.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.18, 1,031.42 and 526.44 is: 725.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.18 : 1,031.42 = 526.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.18/1,031.42 = 526.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.18x = 1,031.42 × 526.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.18x = 542,978.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,978.11/748.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.73

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