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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.49, 1,007.69 and 543.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.49, 1,007.69 and 543.38 is: 749.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.49 : 1,007.69 = 543.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.49/1,007.69 = 543.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.49x = 1,007.69 × 543.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.49x = 547,550.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,550.84/730.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.57

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