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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.21, 1,024.04 and 532.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.21, 1,024.04 and 532.35 is: 734.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.21 : 1,024.04 = 532.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.21/1,024.04 = 532.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.21x = 1,024.04 × 532.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.21x = 545,147.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,147.69/742.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.49

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