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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.26, 1,101.96 and 530.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.26, 1,101.96 and 530.52 is: 795.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.26 : 1,101.96 = 530.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.26/1,101.96 = 530.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.26x = 1,101.96 × 530.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.26x = 584,611.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,611.82/735.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.11

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