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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.04, 1,004.96 and 539.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.04, 1,004.96 and 539.68 is: 743.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.04 : 1,004.96 = 539.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.04/1,004.96 = 539.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.04x = 1,004.96 × 539.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.04x = 542,356.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,356.81/729.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.93

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