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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.77, 1,095.86 and 528.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.77, 1,095.86 and 528.14 is: 729.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.77 : 1,095.86 = 528.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.77/1,095.86 = 528.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.77x = 1,095.86 × 528.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.77x = 578,771.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,771.56/793.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.14

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