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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.08, 1,013.78 and 539.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.08, 1,013.78 and 539.88 is: 744.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.08 : 1,013.78 = 539.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.08/1,013.78 = 539.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.08x = 1,013.78 × 539.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.08x = 547,319.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,319.55/735.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.57

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