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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.77, 1,117.28 and 528.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.77, 1,117.28 and 528.72 is: 794.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.77 : 1,117.28 = 528.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.77/1,117.28 = 528.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.77x = 1,117.28 × 528.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.77x = 590,728.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,728.28/743.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.24

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