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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.38, 1,034.34 and 528.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.38, 1,034.34 and 528.98 is: 729.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.38 : 1,034.34 = 528.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.38/1,034.34 = 528.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.38x = 1,034.34 × 528.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.38x = 547,145.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,145.17/750.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.16

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