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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.15, 1,007.69 and 543.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.15, 1,007.69 and 543.26 is: 750.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.15 : 1,007.69 = 543.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.15/1,007.69 = 543.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.15x = 1,007.69 × 543.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.15x = 547,429.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,429.91/729.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.78

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