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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.98, 1,102.49 and 528.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.98, 1,102.49 and 528.08 is: 788.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.98 : 1,102.49 = 528.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.98/1,102.49 = 528.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.98x = 1,102.49 × 528.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.98x = 582,203.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,203.04/737.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.91

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