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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.30, 1,002.51 and 578.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.30, 1,002.51 and 578.88 is: 799.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.30 : 1,002.51 = 578.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.30/1,002.51 = 578.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.30x = 1,002.51 × 578.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.30x = 580,332.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,332.99/726.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.03

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