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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.16, 1,011.82 and 536.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.16, 1,011.82 and 536.74 is: 740.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.16 : 1,011.82 = 536.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.16/1,011.82 = 536.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.16x = 1,011.82 × 536.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.16x = 543,084.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,084.27/733.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.74

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