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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758, 1,046.58 and 524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758, 1,046.58 and 524.72 is: 724.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758 : 1,046.58 = 524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758/1,046.58 = 524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758x = 1,046.58 × 524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758x = 549,161.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,161.46/758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.49

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