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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.42, 1,001.22 and 504.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.42, 1,001.22 and 504.88 is: 695.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.42 : 1,001.22 = 504.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.42/1,001.22 = 504.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.42x = 1,001.22 × 504.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.42x = 505,495.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,495.95/726.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.87

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