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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.31, 1,013.18 and 537.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.31, 1,013.18 and 537.48 is: 741.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.31 : 1,013.18 = 537.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.31/1,013.18 = 537.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.31x = 1,013.18 × 537.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.31x = 544,561.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,561.30/734.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.60

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