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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.58, 1,013.66 and 538.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.58, 1,013.66 and 538.92 is: 743.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.58 : 1,013.66 = 538.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.58/1,013.66 = 538.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.58x = 1,013.66 × 538.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.58x = 546,281.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,281.65/734.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.67

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