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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.80, 1,027.89 and 531.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.80, 1,027.89 and 531.87 is: 734.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.80 : 1,027.89 = 531.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.80/1,027.89 = 531.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.80x = 1,027.89 × 531.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.80x = 546,700.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,700.00/744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.03

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