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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.61, 1,029.21 and 533.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.61, 1,029.21 and 533.18 is: 735.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.61 : 1,029.21 = 533.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.61/1,029.21 = 533.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.61x = 1,029.21 × 533.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.61x = 548,754.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,754.76/745.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.99

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