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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.51, 1,007.33 and 543.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.51, 1,007.33 and 543.69 is: 749.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.51 : 1,007.33 = 543.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.51/1,007.33 = 543.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.51x = 1,007.33 × 543.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.51x = 547,672.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,672.53/730.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.72

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