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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.60, 1,115.68 and 527.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.60, 1,115.68 and 527.12 is: 789.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.60 : 1,115.68 = 527.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.60/1,115.68 = 527.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.60x = 1,115.68 × 527.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.60x = 588,097.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,097.24/744.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.82

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