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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.74, 1,031.84 and 535.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.74, 1,031.84 and 535.51 is: 737.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.74 : 1,031.84 = 535.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.74/1,031.84 = 535.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.74x = 1,031.84 × 535.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.74x = 552,561.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,561.26/748.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.98

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