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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.42, 1,032.94 and 539.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.42, 1,032.94 and 539.30 is: 744.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.42 : 1,032.94 = 539.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.42/1,032.94 = 539.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.42x = 1,032.94 × 539.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.42x = 557,064.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,064.54/748.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.32

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