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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.97, 1,021.77 and 530.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.97, 1,021.77 and 530.73 is: 731.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.97 : 1,021.77 = 530.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.97/1,021.77 = 530.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.97x = 1,021.77 × 530.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.97x = 542,283.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,283.99/740.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.86

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