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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.96, 1,002.84 and 539.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.96, 1,002.84 and 539.85 is: 744.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.96 : 1,002.84 = 539.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.96/1,002.84 = 539.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.96x = 1,002.84 × 539.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.96x = 541,383.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,383.17/726.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.72

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