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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.09, 1,006.43 and 534.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.09, 1,006.43 and 534.15 is: 737.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.09 : 1,006.43 = 534.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.09/1,006.43 = 534.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.09x = 1,006.43 × 534.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.09x = 537,581.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,581.91/729.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.33

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