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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.84, 1,028.16 and 535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.84, 1,028.16 and 535.32 is: 738.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.84 : 1,028.16 = 535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.84/1,028.16 = 535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.84x = 1,028.16 × 535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.84x = 550,394.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,394.61/744.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.94

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