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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.08, 1,026.79 and 534.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.08, 1,026.79 and 534.88 is: 737.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.08 : 1,026.79 = 534.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.08/1,026.79 = 534.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.08x = 1,026.79 × 534.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.08x = 549,209.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,209.44/745.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.11

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