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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534, 736.44 and 525.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534, 736.44 and 525.36 is: 724.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534 : 736.44 = 525.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534/736.44 = 525.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534x = 736.44 × 525.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534x = 386,896.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,896.12/534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.52

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