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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.08, 1,032.08 and 538.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.08, 1,032.08 and 538.24 is: 742.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.08 : 1,032.08 = 538.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.08/1,032.08 = 538.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.08x = 1,032.08 × 538.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.08x = 555,506.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,506.74/748.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.58

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