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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.29, 1,013.77 and 538.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.29, 1,013.77 and 538.46 is: 742.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.29 : 1,013.77 = 538.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.29/1,013.77 = 538.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.29x = 1,013.77 × 538.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.29x = 545,870.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,870.20/735.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.39

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