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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.79, 1,034.25 and 528.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.79, 1,034.25 and 528.72 is: 730.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.79 : 1,034.25 = 528.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.79/1,034.25 = 528.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.79x = 1,034.25 × 528.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.79x = 546,828.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,828.66/748.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.29

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