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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.66, 1,100.28 and 526.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.66, 1,100.28 and 526.64 is: 793.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.66 : 1,100.28 = 526.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.66/1,100.28 = 526.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.66x = 1,100.28 × 526.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.66x = 579,451.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,451.58/730.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.05

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