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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.13, 1,030.26 and 536.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.13, 1,030.26 and 536.74 is: 741.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.13 : 1,030.26 = 536.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.13/1,030.26 = 536.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.13x = 1,030.26 × 536.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.13x = 552,981.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,981.75/746.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.13

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