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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.57, 1,099.31 and 534.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.57, 1,099.31 and 534.54 is: 802.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.57 : 1,099.31 = 534.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.57/1,099.31 = 534.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.57x = 1,099.31 × 534.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.57x = 587,622.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,622.49/732.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.14

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