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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.12, 1,031.64 and 537.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.12, 1,031.64 and 537.74 is: 742.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.12 : 1,031.64 = 537.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.12/1,031.64 = 537.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.12x = 1,031.64 × 537.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.12x = 554,754.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,754.09/747.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.52

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