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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.42, 1,030.02 and 537.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.42, 1,030.02 and 537.24 is: 740.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.42 : 1,030.02 = 537.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.42/1,030.02 = 537.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.42x = 1,030.02 × 537.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.42x = 553,367.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,367.94/747.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.37

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