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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.26, 1,013.70 and 548.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.26, 1,013.70 and 548.77 is: 757.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.26 : 1,013.70 = 548.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.26/1,013.70 = 548.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.26x = 1,013.70 × 548.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.26x = 556,288.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,288.15/734.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.62

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