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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.51, 1,102.17 and 528.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.51, 1,102.17 and 528.77 is: 793.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.51 : 1,102.17 = 528.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.51/1,102.17 = 528.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.51x = 1,102.17 × 528.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.51x = 582,794.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,794.43/734.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.45

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