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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.28, 1,008.96 and 534.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.28, 1,008.96 and 534.80 is: 737.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.28 : 1,008.96 = 534.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.28/1,008.96 = 534.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.28x = 1,008.96 × 534.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.28x = 539,591.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,591.81/731.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.87

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