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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.06, 1,115.01 and 528.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.06, 1,115.01 and 528.06 is: 791.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.06 : 1,115.01 = 528.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.06/1,115.01 = 528.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.06x = 1,115.01 × 528.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.06x = 588,792.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,792.18/744.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.32

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