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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.10, 1,033.20 and 527.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.10, 1,033.20 and 527.82 is: 728.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.10 : 1,033.20 = 527.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.10/1,033.20 = 527.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.10x = 1,033.20 × 527.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.10x = 545,343.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,343.62/749.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.00

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