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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.93, 1,027.40 and 535.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.93, 1,027.40 and 535.14 is: 738.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.93 : 1,027.40 = 535.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.93/1,027.40 = 535.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.93x = 1,027.40 × 535.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.93x = 549,800.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,800.16/744.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.06

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