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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.59, 1,116.22 and 529.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.59, 1,116.22 and 529.59 is: 792.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.59 : 1,116.22 = 529.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.59/1,116.22 = 529.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.59x = 1,116.22 × 529.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.59x = 591,138.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,138.95/745.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.85

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