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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.48, 1,026.96 and 534.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.48, 1,026.96 and 534.42 is: 737.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.48 : 1,026.96 = 534.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.48/1,026.96 = 534.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.48x = 1,026.96 × 534.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.48x = 548,827.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,827.96/744.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.20

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