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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.97, 1,099.87 and 529.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.97, 1,099.87 and 529.95 is: 793.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.97 : 1,099.87 = 529.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.97/1,099.87 = 529.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.97x = 1,099.87 × 529.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.97x = 582,876.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,876.11/734.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.06

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