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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.60, 1,009.50 and 534.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.60, 1,009.50 and 534.50 is: 737.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.60 : 1,009.50 = 534.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.60/1,009.50 = 534.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.60x = 1,009.50 × 534.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.60x = 539,577.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,577.75/731.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.53

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