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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.36, 1,101.32 and 528.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.36, 1,101.32 and 528.30 is: 792.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.36 : 1,101.32 = 528.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.36/1,101.32 = 528.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.36x = 1,101.32 × 528.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.36x = 581,824.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,824.71/734.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.29

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