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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.93, 1,006.25 and 554.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.93, 1,006.25 and 554.97 is: 765.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.93 : 1,006.25 = 554.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.93/1,006.25 = 554.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.93x = 1,006.25 × 554.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.93x = 558,435.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,435.79/729.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.05

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