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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.89, 1,117.90 and 529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.89, 1,117.90 and 529 is: 792.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.89 : 1,117.90 = 529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.89/1,117.90 = 529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.89x = 1,117.90 × 529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.89x = 591,369.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,369.10/745.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.84

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