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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.91, 1,035.80 and 529.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.91, 1,035.80 and 529.85 is: 731.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.91 : 1,035.80 = 529.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.91/1,035.80 = 529.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.91x = 1,035.80 × 529.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.91x = 548,822.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,822.54/749.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.85

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