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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.35, 1,019.66 and 543.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.35, 1,019.66 and 543.33 is: 749.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.35 : 1,019.66 = 543.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.35/1,019.66 = 543.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.35x = 1,019.66 × 543.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.35x = 554,009.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,009.15/739.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.32

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