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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.26, 1,024.14 and 532.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.26, 1,024.14 and 532.40 is: 734.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.26 : 1,024.14 = 532.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.26/1,024.14 = 532.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.26x = 1,024.14 × 532.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.26x = 545,252.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,252.14/742.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.58

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