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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.05, 1,034.96 and 538.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.05, 1,034.96 and 538.81 is: 744.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.05 : 1,034.96 = 538.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.05/1,034.96 = 538.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.05x = 1,034.96 × 538.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.05x = 557,641.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,641.52/749.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.47

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