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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.79, 1,035.63 and 529.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.79, 1,035.63 and 529.72 is: 731.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.79 : 1,035.63 = 529.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.79/1,035.63 = 529.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.79x = 1,035.63 × 529.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.79x = 548,593.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,593.92/749.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.66

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