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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.65, 1,003.01 and 540.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.65, 1,003.01 and 540.08 is: 745.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.65 : 1,003.01 = 540.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.65/1,003.01 = 540.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.65x = 1,003.01 × 540.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.65x = 541,697.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,697.93/726.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.48

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