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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.88, 1,034.36 and 528.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.88, 1,034.36 and 528.56 is: 730.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.88 : 1,034.36 = 528.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.88/1,034.36 = 528.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.88x = 1,034.36 × 528.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.88x = 546,721.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,721.32/748.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.05

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