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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.41, 1,099.90 and 526.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.41, 1,099.90 and 526.39 is: 792.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.41 : 1,099.90 = 526.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.41/1,099.90 = 526.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.41x = 1,099.90 × 526.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.41x = 578,976.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,976.42/730.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.67

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