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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.64, 1,023.12 and 534.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.64, 1,023.12 and 534.72 is: 738.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.64 : 1,023.12 = 534.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.64/1,023.12 = 534.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.64x = 1,023.12 × 534.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.64x = 547,082.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,082.73/740.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.66

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