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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.30, 1,024.70 and 533.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.30, 1,024.70 and 533.10 is: 734.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.30 : 1,024.70 = 533.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.30/1,024.70 = 533.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.30x = 1,024.70 × 533.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.30x = 546,267.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,267.57/743.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.92

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