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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.26, 1,019.74 and 539.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.26, 1,019.74 and 539.83 is: 744.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.26 : 1,019.74 = 539.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.26/1,019.74 = 539.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.26x = 1,019.74 × 539.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.26x = 550,486.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,486.24/739.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.64

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