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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.08, 1,008.84 and 535.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.08, 1,008.84 and 535.42 is: 738.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.08 : 1,008.84 = 535.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.08/1,008.84 = 535.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.08x = 1,008.84 × 535.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.08x = 540,153.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,153.11/731.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.84

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