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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.40, 1,024.05 and 532.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.40, 1,024.05 and 532.28 is: 734.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.40 : 1,024.05 = 532.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.40/1,024.05 = 532.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.40x = 1,024.05 × 532.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.40x = 545,081.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,081.33/742.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.22

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