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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.76, 1,011.36 and 535.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.76, 1,011.36 and 535.26 is: 736.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.76 : 1,011.36 = 535.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.76/1,011.36 = 535.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.76x = 1,011.36 × 535.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.76x = 541,340.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,340.55/734.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.76

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