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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.66, 1,096.23 and 525.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.66, 1,096.23 and 525.25 is: 786.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.66 : 1,096.23 = 525.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.66/1,096.23 = 525.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.66x = 1,096.23 × 525.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.66x = 575,789.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,789.33/731.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.96

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