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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.85, 1,099.07 and 526.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.85, 1,099.07 and 526.80 is: 790.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.85 : 1,099.07 = 526.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.85/1,099.07 = 526.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.85x = 1,099.07 × 526.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.85x = 578,993.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,993.54/732.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.06

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