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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.99, 1,101.46 and 528.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.99, 1,101.46 and 528.64 is: 792.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.99 : 1,101.46 = 528.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.99/1,101.46 = 528.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.99x = 1,101.46 × 528.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.99x = 582,275.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,275.81/734.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.22

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