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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.36, 1,102.81 and 529.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.36, 1,102.81 and 529.30 is: 793.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.36 : 1,102.81 = 529.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.36/1,102.81 = 529.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.36x = 1,102.81 × 529.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.36x = 583,717.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,717.33/735.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.78

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