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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.10, 1,020.06 and 530.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.10, 1,020.06 and 530.40 is: 731.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.10 : 1,020.06 = 530.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.10/1,020.06 = 530.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.10x = 1,020.06 × 530.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.10x = 541,039.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,039.82/740.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.04

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