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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.73, 1,034.93 and 529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.73, 1,034.93 and 529 is: 729.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.73 : 1,034.93 = 529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.73/1,034.93 = 529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.73x = 1,034.93 × 529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.73x = 547,477.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,477.97/750.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.26

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