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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726, 1,002.02 and 551.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726, 1,002.02 and 551.58 is: 761.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726 : 1,002.02 = 551.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726/1,002.02 = 551.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726x = 1,002.02 × 551.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726x = 552,691.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,691.43/726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.28

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