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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.48, 1,008.24 and 534.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.48, 1,008.24 and 534.36 is: 738.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.48 : 1,008.24 = 534.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.48/1,008.24 = 534.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.48x = 1,008.24 × 534.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.48x = 538,763.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,763.13/729.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.56

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