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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.05, 1,002.40 and 539.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.05, 1,002.40 and 539.33 is: 744.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.05 : 1,002.40 = 539.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.05/1,002.40 = 539.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.05x = 1,002.40 × 539.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.05x = 540,618.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,618.03/726.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.60

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