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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732, 1,010.19 and 535.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732, 1,010.19 and 535.17 is: 738.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732 : 1,010.19 = 535.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732/1,010.19 = 535.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732x = 1,010.19 × 535.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732x = 540,623.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,623.38/732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.56

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