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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.66, 1,102.23 and 529.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.66, 1,102.23 and 529.25 is: 792.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.66 : 1,102.23 = 529.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.66/1,102.23 = 529.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.66x = 1,102.23 × 529.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.66x = 583,349.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,349.72/735.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.96

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