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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.24, 1,021.74 and 530.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.24, 1,021.74 and 530.04 is: 731.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.24 : 1,021.74 = 530.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.24/1,021.74 = 530.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.24x = 1,021.74 × 530.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.24x = 541,566.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,566.40/740.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.61

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