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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.24, 1,095.84 and 524.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.24, 1,095.84 and 524.89 is: 786.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.24 : 1,095.84 = 524.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.24/1,095.84 = 524.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.24x = 1,095.84 × 524.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.24x = 575,192.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,192.72/731.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.60

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