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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.32, 1,102.72 and 529.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.32, 1,102.72 and 529.27 is: 793.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.32 : 1,102.72 = 529.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.32/1,102.72 = 529.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.32x = 1,102.72 × 529.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.32x = 583,636.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,636.61/735.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.72

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