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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.90, 1,012.76 and 538.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.90, 1,012.76 and 538.46 is: 742.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.90 : 1,012.76 = 538.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.90/1,012.76 = 538.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.90x = 1,012.76 × 538.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.90x = 545,330.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,330.75/734.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.05

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