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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.80, 1,101.87 and 528.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.80, 1,101.87 and 528.51 is: 792.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.80 : 1,101.87 = 528.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.80/1,101.87 = 528.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.80x = 1,101.87 × 528.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.80x = 582,343.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,343.80/734.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.53

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