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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.89, 1,014.70 and 536.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.89, 1,014.70 and 536.37 is: 739.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.89 : 1,014.70 = 536.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.89/1,014.70 = 536.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.89x = 1,014.70 × 536.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.89x = 544,257.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,257.18/735.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.59

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