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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.82, 1,002.71 and 540.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.82, 1,002.71 and 540.77 is: 746.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.82 : 1,002.71 = 540.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.82/1,002.71 = 540.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.82x = 1,002.71 × 540.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.82x = 542,231.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,231.83/726.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.04

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