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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.92, 1,105.17 and 529.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.92, 1,105.17 and 529.90 is: 797.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.92 : 1,105.17 = 529.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.92/1,105.17 = 529.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.92x = 1,105.17 × 529.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.92x = 585,629.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,629.58/733.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.95

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