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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.57, 1,010.03 and 534.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.57, 1,010.03 and 534.74 is: 738.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.57 : 1,010.03 = 534.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.57/1,010.03 = 534.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.57x = 1,010.03 × 534.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.57x = 540,095.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,095.72/731.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.27

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