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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.17, 1,122.45 and 528.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.17, 1,122.45 and 528.29 is: 793.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.17 : 1,122.45 = 528.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.17/1,122.45 = 528.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.17x = 1,122.45 × 528.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.17x = 592,973.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,973.50/747.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.63

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