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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.68, 1,099.24 and 527.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.68, 1,099.24 and 527.24 is: 789.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.68 : 1,099.24 = 527.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.68/1,099.24 = 527.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.68x = 1,099.24 × 527.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.68x = 579,563.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,563.30/733.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.94

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