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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.24, 1,119.15 and 528.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.24, 1,119.15 and 528.90 is: 792.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.24 : 1,119.15 = 528.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.24/1,119.15 = 528.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.24x = 1,119.15 × 528.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.24x = 591,918.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,918.44/747.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.14

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