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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.25, 1,021.78 and 531.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.25, 1,021.78 and 531.67 is: 732.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.25 : 1,021.78 = 531.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.25/1,021.78 = 531.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.25x = 1,021.78 × 531.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.25x = 543,249.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,249.77/741.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.88

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