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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.14, 1,025.34 and 534.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.14, 1,025.34 and 534.14 is: 735.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.14 : 1,025.34 = 534.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.14/1,025.34 = 534.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.14x = 1,025.34 × 534.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.14x = 547,675.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,675.11/744.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.98

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