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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.45, 1,032.39 and 535.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.45, 1,032.39 and 535.37 is: 738.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.45 : 1,032.39 = 535.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.45/1,032.39 = 535.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.45x = 1,032.39 × 535.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.45x = 552,705.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,705.47/748.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.47

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