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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.44, 1,015.92 and 539.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.44, 1,015.92 and 539.52 is: 744.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.44 : 1,015.92 = 539.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.44/1,015.92 = 539.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.44x = 1,015.92 × 539.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.44x = 548,109.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,109.16/736.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.27

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