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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.24, 1,001.76 and 549.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.24, 1,001.76 and 549.12 is: 757.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.24 : 1,001.76 = 549.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.24/1,001.76 = 549.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.24x = 1,001.76 × 549.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.24x = 550,086.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,086.45/726.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.44

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