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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.78, 1,033.53 and 527.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.78, 1,033.53 and 527.78 is: 728.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.78 : 1,033.53 = 527.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.78/1,033.53 = 527.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.78x = 1,033.53 × 527.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.78x = 545,476.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,476.46/748.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.49

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