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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.68, 1,099.08 and 527.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.68, 1,099.08 and 527.28 is: 789.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.68 : 1,099.08 = 527.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.68/1,099.08 = 527.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.68x = 1,099.08 × 527.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.68x = 579,522.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,522.90/733.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.89

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