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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.75, 1,002.25 and 540.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.75, 1,002.25 and 540.71 is: 745.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.75 : 1,002.25 = 540.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.75/1,002.25 = 540.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.75x = 1,002.25 × 540.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.75x = 541,926.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,926.60/726.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.69

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