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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.36, 1,013.98 and 549.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.36, 1,013.98 and 549.94 is: 759.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.36 : 1,013.98 = 549.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.36/1,013.98 = 549.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.36x = 1,013.98 × 549.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.36x = 557,628.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,628.16/734.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.34

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