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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.46, 1,095.58 and 526.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.46, 1,095.58 and 526.43 is: 788.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.46 : 1,095.58 = 526.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.46/1,095.58 = 526.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.46x = 1,095.58 × 526.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.46x = 576,746.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,746.18/731.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.49

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