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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.50, 1,001.91 and 540.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.50, 1,001.91 and 540.46 is: 745.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.50 : 1,001.91 = 540.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.50/1,001.91 = 540.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.50x = 1,001.91 × 540.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.50x = 541,489.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,489.77/726.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.34

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