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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.26, 1,033.04 and 527.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.26, 1,033.04 and 527.45 is: 728.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.26 : 1,033.04 = 527.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.26/1,033.04 = 527.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.26x = 1,033.04 × 527.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.26x = 544,873.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,873.10/748.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.19

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