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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.88, 1,102.78 and 529.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.88, 1,102.78 and 529.48 is: 793.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.88 : 1,102.78 = 529.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.88/1,102.78 = 529.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.88x = 1,102.78 × 529.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.88x = 583,894.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,894.44/735.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.47

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