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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.76, 1,019.80 and 529.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.76, 1,019.80 and 529.84 is: 730.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.76 : 1,019.80 = 529.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.76/1,019.80 = 529.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.76x = 1,019.80 × 529.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.76x = 540,330.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,330.83/739.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.41

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