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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.63, 1,006.12 and 542.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.63, 1,006.12 and 542.82 is: 748.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.63 : 1,006.12 = 542.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.63/1,006.12 = 542.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.63x = 1,006.12 × 542.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.63x = 546,142.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,142.06/729.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.52

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