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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.08, 1,023.68 and 532.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.08, 1,023.68 and 532.49 is: 734.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.08 : 1,023.68 = 532.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.08/1,023.68 = 532.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.08x = 1,023.68 × 532.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.08x = 545,091.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,091.58/742.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.55

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