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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.59, 1,022.36 and 531.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.59, 1,022.36 and 531.82 is: 734.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.59 : 1,022.36 = 531.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.59/1,022.36 = 531.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.59x = 1,022.36 × 531.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.59x = 543,704.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,704.36/740.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.15

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