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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.22, 1,025.99 and 534.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.22, 1,025.99 and 534.45 is: 737.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.22 : 1,025.99 = 534.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.22/1,025.99 = 534.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.22x = 1,025.99 × 534.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.22x = 548,337.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,337.68/743.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.79

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