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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.54, 1,095.53 and 528.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.54, 1,095.53 and 528.34 is: 729.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.54 : 1,095.53 = 528.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.54/1,095.53 = 528.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.54x = 1,095.53 × 528.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.54x = 578,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,806.94/793.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.40

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