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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.10, 1,026.90 and 535.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.10, 1,026.90 and 535.95 is: 737.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.10 : 1,026.90 = 535.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.10/1,026.90 = 535.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.10x = 1,026.90 × 535.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.10x = 550,367.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,367.06/746.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.66

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