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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.58, 1,021.61 and 530.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.58, 1,021.61 and 530.99 is: 732.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.58 : 1,021.61 = 530.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.58/1,021.61 = 530.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.58x = 1,021.61 × 530.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.58x = 542,464.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,464.74/740.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.49

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