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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.07, 1,033.25 and 535.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.07, 1,033.25 and 535.99 is: 739.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.07 : 1,033.25 = 535.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.07/1,033.25 = 535.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.07x = 1,033.25 × 535.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.07x = 553,811.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,811.67/749.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.33

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