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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.68, 1,003.28 and 539.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.68, 1,003.28 and 539.95 is: 745.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.68 : 1,003.28 = 539.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.68/1,003.28 = 539.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.68x = 1,003.28 × 539.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.68x = 541,721.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,721.04/726.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.47

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