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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.08, 1,020.06 and 542.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.08, 1,020.06 and 542.34 is: 748.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.08 : 1,020.06 = 542.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.08/1,020.06 = 542.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.08x = 1,020.06 × 542.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.08x = 553,219.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,219.34/739.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.52

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