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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.06, 1,001.45 and 513.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.06, 1,001.45 and 513.03 is: 707.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.06 : 1,001.45 = 513.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.06/1,001.45 = 513.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.06x = 1,001.45 × 513.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.06x = 513,771.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,771.33/726.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.62

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