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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.29, 1,027.10 and 535.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.29, 1,027.10 and 535.12 is: 737.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.29 : 1,027.10 = 535.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.29/1,027.10 = 535.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.29x = 1,027.10 × 535.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.29x = 549,620.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,620.52/745.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.46

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