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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746, 1,118.88 and 528.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746, 1,118.88 and 528.92 is: 793.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746 : 1,118.88 = 528.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746/1,118.88 = 528.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746x = 1,118.88 × 528.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746x = 591,798.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,798.01/746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.29

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