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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.41, 1,119.79 and 527.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.41, 1,119.79 and 527.46 is: 791.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.41 : 1,119.79 = 527.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.41/1,119.79 = 527.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.41x = 1,119.79 × 527.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.41x = 590,644.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,644.43/746.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.32

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