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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.74, 1,033.22 and 536.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.74, 1,033.22 and 536.51 is: 739.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.74 : 1,033.22 = 536.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.74/1,033.22 = 536.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.74x = 1,033.22 × 536.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.74x = 554,332.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,332.86/749.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.37

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