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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.70, 1,032.13 and 526.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.70, 1,032.13 and 526.96 is: 726.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.70 : 1,032.13 = 526.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.70/1,032.13 = 526.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.70x = 1,032.13 × 526.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.70x = 543,891.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,891.22/748.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.45

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