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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.14, 1,026.28 and 532.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.14, 1,026.28 and 532.18 is: 733.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.14 : 1,026.28 = 532.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.14/1,026.28 = 532.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.14x = 1,026.28 × 532.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.14x = 546,165.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,165.69/744.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.96

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