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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.93, 1,004.70 and 539.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.93, 1,004.70 and 539.47 is: 744.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.93 : 1,004.70 = 539.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.93/1,004.70 = 539.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.93x = 1,004.70 × 539.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.93x = 542,005.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,005.51/727.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.58

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