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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.26, 1,002.67 and 527.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.26, 1,002.67 and 527.74 is: 728.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.26 : 1,002.67 = 527.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.26/1,002.67 = 527.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.26x = 1,002.67 × 527.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.26x = 529,145.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,145.24/726.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.59

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