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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.68, 1,100.58 and 528.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.68, 1,100.58 and 528.28 is: 791.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.68 : 1,100.58 = 528.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.68/1,100.58 = 528.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.68x = 1,100.58 × 528.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.68x = 581,414.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,414.40/734.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.38

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