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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.49, 1,026.81 and 533.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.49, 1,026.81 and 533.84 is: 737.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.49 : 1,026.81 = 533.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.49/1,026.81 = 533.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.49x = 1,026.81 × 533.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.49x = 548,147.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,147.12/743.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.26

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