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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.33, 1,004.78 and 542.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.33, 1,004.78 and 542.27 is: 748.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.33 : 1,004.78 = 542.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.33/1,004.78 = 542.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.33x = 1,004.78 × 542.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.33x = 544,854.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,854.32/728.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.09

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