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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.16, 1,115 and 527.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.16, 1,115 and 527.34 is: 790.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.16 : 1,115 = 527.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.16/1,115 = 527.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.16x = 1,115 × 527.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.16x = 587,984.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,984.10/744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.13

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