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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.38, 1,014.79 and 534.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.38, 1,014.79 and 534.87 is: 739.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.38 : 1,014.79 = 534.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.38/1,014.79 = 534.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.38x = 1,014.79 × 534.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.38x = 542,775.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,775.36/734.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.09

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