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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.26, 1,101.85 and 528.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.26, 1,101.85 and 528.85 is: 792.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.26 : 1,101.85 = 528.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.26/1,101.85 = 528.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.26x = 1,101.85 × 528.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.26x = 582,710.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,710.73/735.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.53

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