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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.72, 1,011.36 and 546.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.72, 1,011.36 and 546.24 is: 753.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.72 : 1,011.36 = 546.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.72/1,011.36 = 546.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.72x = 1,011.36 × 546.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.72x = 552,445.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,445.29/732.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.97

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