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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.38, 1,100.53 and 527.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.38, 1,100.53 and 527.98 is: 791.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.38 : 1,100.53 = 527.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.38/1,100.53 = 527.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.38x = 1,100.53 × 527.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.38x = 581,052.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,052.33/734.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.22

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