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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.29, 1,095.12 and 528.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.29, 1,095.12 and 528.17 is: 729.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.29 : 1,095.12 = 528.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.29/1,095.12 = 528.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.29x = 1,095.12 × 528.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.29x = 578,410.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,410.21/793.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.13

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