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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.92, 1,007.54 and 544.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.92, 1,007.54 and 544.12 is: 750.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.92 : 1,007.54 = 544.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.92/1,007.54 = 544.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.92x = 1,007.54 × 544.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.92x = 548,219.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,219.47/730.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.04

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