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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.04, 1,005.66 and 539.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.04, 1,005.66 and 539.37 is: 745.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.04 : 1,005.66 = 539.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.04/1,005.66 = 539.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.04x = 1,005.66 × 539.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.04x = 542,425.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,425.73/728.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.05

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