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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.74, 1,035.03 and 528.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.74, 1,035.03 and 528.88 is: 730.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.74 : 1,035.03 = 528.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.74/1,035.03 = 528.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.74x = 1,035.03 × 528.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.74x = 547,406.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,406.67/749.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.13

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