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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.73, 1,033.55 and 528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.73, 1,033.55 and 528 is: 727.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.73 : 1,033.55 = 528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.73/1,033.55 = 528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.73x = 1,033.55 × 528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.73x = 545,714.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,714.40/749.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.88

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