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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.63, 1,034.69 and 529.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.63, 1,034.69 and 529.23 is: 729.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.63 : 1,034.69 = 529.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.63/1,034.69 = 529.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.63x = 1,034.69 × 529.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.63x = 547,586.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,586.34/750.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.50

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