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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.68, 1,005.90 and 554.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.68, 1,005.90 and 554.72 is: 764.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.68 : 1,005.90 = 554.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.68/1,005.90 = 554.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.68x = 1,005.90 × 554.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.68x = 557,992.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,992.85/729.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.71

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