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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.43, 1,087.33 and 519.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.43, 1,087.33 and 519.99 is: 778.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.43 : 1,087.33 = 519.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.43/1,087.33 = 519.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.43x = 1,087.33 × 519.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.43x = 565,400.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,400.73/726.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.33

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