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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.48, 1,003.08 and 519.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.48, 1,003.08 and 519.12 is: 716.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.48 : 1,003.08 = 519.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.48/1,003.08 = 519.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.48x = 1,003.08 × 519.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.48x = 520,718.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,718.89/726.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.77

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