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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.54, 1,033.91 and 528.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.54, 1,033.91 and 528.47 is: 729.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.54 : 1,033.91 = 528.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.54/1,033.91 = 528.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.54x = 1,033.91 × 528.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.54x = 546,387.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,387.78/748.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.94

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