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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.13, 1,003.08 and 578.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.13, 1,003.08 and 578.58 is: 799.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.13 : 1,003.08 = 578.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.13/1,003.08 = 578.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.13x = 1,003.08 × 578.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.13x = 580,362.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,362.03/726.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.25

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