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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.36, 1,119.83 and 529.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.36, 1,119.83 and 529.88 is: 793.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.36 : 1,119.83 = 529.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.36/1,119.83 = 529.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.36x = 1,119.83 × 529.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.36x = 593,367.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,367.27/747.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.95

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