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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.12, 1,022.82 and 534.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.12, 1,022.82 and 534.76 is: 737.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.12 : 1,022.82 = 534.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.12/1,022.82 = 534.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.12x = 1,022.82 × 534.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.12x = 546,963.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,963.22/742.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.03

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