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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.76, 1,013.31 and 548.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.76, 1,013.31 and 548.70 is: 756.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.76 : 1,013.31 = 548.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.76/1,013.31 = 548.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.76x = 1,013.31 × 548.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.76x = 556,003.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,003.20/734.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.71

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