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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.32, 1,005.78 and 543.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.32, 1,005.78 and 543.27 is: 749.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.32 : 1,005.78 = 543.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.32/1,005.78 = 543.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.32x = 1,005.78 × 543.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.32x = 546,410.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,410.10/729.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.20

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