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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.20, 1,095.62 and 526.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.20, 1,095.62 and 526.80 is: 787.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.20 : 1,095.62 = 526.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.20/1,095.62 = 526.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.20x = 1,095.62 × 526.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.20x = 577,172.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,172.62/733.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.20

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