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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.31, 1,001.50 and 540.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.31, 1,001.50 and 540.15 is: 744.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.31 : 1,001.50 = 540.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.31/1,001.50 = 540.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.31x = 1,001.50 × 540.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.31x = 540,960.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,960.23/726.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.81

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