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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.50, 1,115.84 and 527.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.50, 1,115.84 and 527.63 is: 790.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.50 : 1,115.84 = 527.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.50/1,115.84 = 527.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.50x = 1,115.84 × 527.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.50x = 588,746.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,746.40/744.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.79

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