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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.92, 1,106.68 and 530.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.92, 1,106.68 and 530.90 is: 799.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.92 : 1,106.68 = 530.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.92/1,106.68 = 530.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.92x = 1,106.68 × 530.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.92x = 587,536.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,536.41/734.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.46

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