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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.46, 1,119.89 and 527.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.46, 1,119.89 and 527.52 is: 791.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.46 : 1,119.89 = 527.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.46/1,119.89 = 527.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.46x = 1,119.89 × 527.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.46x = 590,761.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,761.74/746.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.42

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