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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.00, 1,003.98 and 541.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.00, 1,003.98 and 541.95 is: 747.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.00 : 1,003.98 = 541.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.00/1,003.98 = 541.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.00x = 1,003.98 × 541.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.00x = 544,106.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,106.96/728.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.40

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