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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.63, 1,035.06 and 529.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.63, 1,035.06 and 529.71 is: 730.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.63 : 1,035.06 = 529.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.63/1,035.06 = 529.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.63x = 1,035.06 × 529.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.63x = 548,281.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,281.63/750.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.43

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