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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.45, 1,030.05 and 537.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.45, 1,030.05 and 537.21 is: 740.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.45 : 1,030.05 = 537.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.45/1,030.05 = 537.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.45x = 1,030.05 × 537.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.45x = 553,353.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,353.16/747.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.32

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