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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.03, 1,000.58 and 516.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.03, 1,000.58 and 516.22 is: 711.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.03 : 1,000.58 = 516.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.03/1,000.58 = 516.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.03x = 1,000.58 × 516.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.03x = 516,519.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,519.41/726.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.43

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