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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.15, 1,115.01 and 527.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.15, 1,115.01 and 527.34 is: 790.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.15 : 1,115.01 = 527.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.15/1,115.01 = 527.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.15x = 1,115.01 × 527.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.15x = 587,989.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,989.37/744.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.15

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