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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.49, 1,028.19 and 534.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.49, 1,028.19 and 534.84 is: 738.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.49 : 1,028.19 = 534.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.49/1,028.19 = 534.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.49x = 1,028.19 × 534.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.49x = 549,917.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,917.14/744.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.65

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