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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.06, 1,002.60 and 552.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.06, 1,002.60 and 552.18 is: 762.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.06 : 1,002.60 = 552.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.06/1,002.60 = 552.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.06x = 1,002.60 × 552.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.06x = 553,615.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,615.67/726.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.49

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