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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.76, 1,119.21 and 529.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.76, 1,119.21 and 529.88 is: 794.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.76 : 1,119.21 = 529.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.76/1,119.21 = 529.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.76x = 1,119.21 × 529.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.76x = 593,041.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,041.40/746.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.15

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