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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.81, 1,006.97 and 532.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.81, 1,006.97 and 532.98 is: 735.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.81 : 1,006.97 = 532.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.81/1,006.97 = 532.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.81x = 1,006.97 × 532.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.81x = 536,692.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,692.21/729.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.39

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