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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.38, 1,096.93 and 523.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.38, 1,096.93 and 523.75 is: 784.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.38 : 1,096.93 = 523.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.38/1,096.93 = 523.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.38x = 1,096.93 × 523.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.38x = 574,520.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,520.95/732.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.46

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