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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.92, 1,103.66 and 528.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.92, 1,103.66 and 528.90 is: 796.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.92 : 1,103.66 = 528.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.92/1,103.66 = 528.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.92x = 1,103.66 × 528.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.92x = 583,725.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,725.77/732.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.44

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