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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.50, 1,009.29 and 534.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.50, 1,009.29 and 534.67 is: 737.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.50 : 1,009.29 = 534.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.50/1,009.29 = 534.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.50x = 1,009.29 × 534.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.50x = 539,636.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,636.57/731.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.71

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