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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.42, 1,000.71 and 504.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.42, 1,000.71 and 504.99 is: 695.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.42 : 1,000.71 = 504.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.42/1,000.71 = 504.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.42x = 1,000.71 × 504.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.42x = 505,348.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,348.54/726.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.67

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