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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.59, 1,015.07 and 535.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.59, 1,015.07 and 535.07 is: 739.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.59 : 1,015.07 = 535.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.59/1,015.07 = 535.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.59x = 1,015.07 × 535.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.59x = 543,132.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,132.02/734.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.37

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