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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.98, 1,103.73 and 528.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.98, 1,103.73 and 528.95 is: 796.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.98 : 1,103.73 = 528.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.98/1,103.73 = 528.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.98x = 1,103.73 × 528.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.98x = 583,812.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,812.46/732.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.50

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