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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.07, 1,010.22 and 536.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.07, 1,010.22 and 536.41 is: 740.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.07 : 1,010.22 = 536.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.07/1,010.22 = 536.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.07x = 1,010.22 × 536.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.07x = 541,892.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,892.11/732.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.22

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