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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.12, 1,001.88 and 505.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.12, 1,001.88 and 505.08 is: 696.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.12 : 1,001.88 = 505.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.12/1,001.88 = 505.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.12x = 1,001.88 × 505.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.12x = 506,029.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,029.55/726.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.90

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