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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.33, 1,095.17 and 528.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.33, 1,095.17 and 528.21 is: 729.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.33 : 1,095.17 = 528.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.33/1,095.17 = 528.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.33x = 1,095.17 × 528.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.33x = 578,474.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,474.27/793.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.18

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