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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.49, 1,020.24 and 530.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.49, 1,020.24 and 530.19 is: 731.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.49 : 1,020.24 = 530.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.49/1,020.24 = 530.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.49x = 1,020.24 × 530.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.49x = 540,921.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,921.05/739.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.48

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