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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.67, 1,026.69 and 534.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.67, 1,026.69 and 534.39 is: 737.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.67 : 1,026.69 = 534.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.67/1,026.69 = 534.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.67x = 1,026.69 × 534.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.67x = 548,652.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,652.87/743.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.76

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