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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.98, 1,105.24 and 529.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.98, 1,105.24 and 529.95 is: 798.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.98 : 1,105.24 = 529.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.98/1,105.24 = 529.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.98x = 1,105.24 × 529.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.98x = 585,721.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,721.94/733.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.01

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