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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.16, 1,100.70 and 525.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.16, 1,100.70 and 525.54 is: 787.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.16 : 1,100.70 = 525.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.16/1,100.70 = 525.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.16x = 1,100.70 × 525.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.16x = 578,461.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,461.88/734.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.92

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