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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.55, 1,006.36 and 539.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.55, 1,006.36 and 539.87 is: 745.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.55 : 1,006.36 = 539.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.55/1,006.36 = 539.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.55x = 1,006.36 × 539.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.55x = 543,300.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,300.87/728.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.73

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