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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.15, 1,122.45 and 528.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.15, 1,122.45 and 528.30 is: 793.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.15 : 1,122.45 = 528.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.15/1,122.45 = 528.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.15x = 1,122.45 × 528.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.15x = 592,990.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,990.34/747.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.67

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