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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.82, 1,009.72 and 534.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.82, 1,009.72 and 534.98 is: 738.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.82 : 1,009.72 = 534.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.82/1,009.72 = 534.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.82x = 1,009.72 × 534.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.82x = 540,180.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,180.01/731.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.13

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