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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.98, 1,013.88 and 538.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.98, 1,013.88 and 538.54 is: 743.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.98 : 1,013.88 = 538.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.98/1,013.88 = 538.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.98x = 1,013.88 × 538.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.98x = 546,014.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,014.94/733.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.91

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