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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.64, 1,026.54 and 537.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.64, 1,026.54 and 537.72 is: 742.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.64 : 1,026.54 = 537.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.64/1,026.54 = 537.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.64x = 1,026.54 × 537.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.64x = 551,991.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,991.09/743.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.28

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