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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.72, 1,023.52 and 535.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.72, 1,023.52 and 535.36 is: 737.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.72 : 1,023.52 = 535.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.72/1,023.52 = 535.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.72x = 1,023.52 × 535.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.72x = 547,951.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,951.67/742.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.76

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