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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.52, 1,004.40 and 540.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.52, 1,004.40 and 540.80 is: 746.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.52 : 1,004.40 = 540.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.52/1,004.40 = 540.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.52x = 1,004.40 × 540.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.52x = 543,179.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,179.52/727.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.62

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