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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.00, 1,003.98 and 541.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.00, 1,003.98 and 541.96 is: 747.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.00 : 1,003.98 = 541.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.00/1,003.98 = 541.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.00x = 1,003.98 × 541.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.00x = 544,114.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,114.49/728.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.41

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