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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.56, 1,102.70 and 529.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.56, 1,102.70 and 529.24 is: 793.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.56 : 1,102.70 = 529.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.56/1,102.70 = 529.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.56x = 1,102.70 × 529.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.56x = 583,592.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,592.95/735.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.40

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