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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.33, 1,096.95 and 526.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.33, 1,096.95 and 526.26 is: 789.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.33 : 1,096.95 = 526.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.33/1,096.95 = 526.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.33x = 1,096.95 × 526.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.33x = 577,280.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,280.91/731.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.36

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