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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.43, 1,007.93 and 534.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.43, 1,007.93 and 534.05 is: 736.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.43 : 1,007.93 = 534.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.43/1,007.93 = 534.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.43x = 1,007.93 × 534.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.43x = 538,282.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,282.35/730.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.94

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