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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.13, 1,028.88 and 535.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.13, 1,028.88 and 535.74 is: 739.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.13 : 1,028.88 = 535.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.13/1,028.88 = 535.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.13x = 1,028.88 × 535.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.13x = 551,212.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,212.17/745.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.76

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