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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.59, 1,033.89 and 529.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.59, 1,033.89 and 529.16 is: 728.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.59 : 1,033.89 = 529.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.59/1,033.89 = 529.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.59x = 1,033.89 × 529.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.59x = 547,090.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,090.47/750.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.88

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