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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.19, 1,001.46 and 560.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.19, 1,001.46 and 560.14 is: 772.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.19 : 1,001.46 = 560.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.19/1,001.46 = 560.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.19x = 1,001.46 × 560.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.19x = 560,955.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,955.30/726.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.47

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