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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.39, 1,097.56 and 526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.39, 1,097.56 and 526.50 is: 789.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.39 : 1,097.56 = 526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.39/1,097.56 = 526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.39x = 1,097.56 × 526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.39x = 577,862.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,862.71/732.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.01

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