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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.57, 1,006.77 and 533.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.57, 1,006.77 and 533.91 is: 736.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.57 : 1,006.77 = 533.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.57/1,006.77 = 533.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.57x = 1,006.77 × 533.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.57x = 537,524.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,524.57/729.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.77

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