Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.90, 1,010 and 536.46
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 732.90, 1,010 and 536.46 is: 739.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
732.90 : 1,010 = 536.46 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
732.90/1,010 = 536.46/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
732.90x = 1,010 × 536.46 - Step 4: Simplify right side
732.90x = 541,824.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 541,824.60/732.90 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739.29
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