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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.28, 1,019.22 and 529.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.28, 1,019.22 and 529.76 is: 730.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.28 : 1,019.22 = 529.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.28/1,019.22 = 529.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.28x = 1,019.22 × 529.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.28x = 539,941.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,941.99/739.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.36

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