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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.20, 1,094.13 and 525.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.20, 1,094.13 and 525.80 is: 785.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.20 : 1,094.13 = 525.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.20/1,094.13 = 525.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.20x = 1,094.13 × 525.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.20x = 575,293.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,293.55/732.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.71

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