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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.48, 1,019.56 and 542.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.48, 1,019.56 and 542.92 is: 748.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.48 : 1,019.56 = 542.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.48/1,019.56 = 542.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.48x = 1,019.56 × 542.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.48x = 553,539.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,539.52/739.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.55

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