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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.71, 1,022.83 and 531.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.71, 1,022.83 and 531.51 is: 732.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.71 : 1,022.83 = 531.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.71/1,022.83 = 531.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.71x = 1,022.83 × 531.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.71x = 543,641.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,641.72/741.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.96

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