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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.52, 1,069.32 and 529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.52, 1,069.32 and 529.44 is: 793.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.52 : 1,069.32 = 529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.52/1,069.32 = 529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.52x = 1,069.32 × 529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.52x = 566,140.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,140.78/713.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.45

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