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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.72, 1,035.66 and 529.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.72, 1,035.66 and 529.68 is: 730.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.72 : 1,035.66 = 529.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.72/1,035.66 = 529.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.72x = 1,035.66 × 529.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.72x = 548,568.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,568.39/750.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.72

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