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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.45, 1,037.79 and 527.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.45, 1,037.79 and 527.99 is: 728.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.45 : 1,037.79 = 527.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.45/1,037.79 = 527.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.45x = 1,037.79 × 527.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.45x = 547,937.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,937.55/752.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.21

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