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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.49, 1,099.22 and 527.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.49, 1,099.22 and 527.14 is: 789.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.49 : 1,099.22 = 527.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.49/1,099.22 = 527.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.49x = 1,099.22 × 527.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.49x = 579,437.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,437.45/733.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.98

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