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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.36, 1,019.92 and 542.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.36, 1,019.92 and 542.88 is: 749.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.36 : 1,019.92 = 542.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.36/1,019.92 = 542.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.36x = 1,019.92 × 542.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.36x = 553,694.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,694.17/738.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.90

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