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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.52, 1,003.38 and 588.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.52, 1,003.38 and 588.14 is: 812.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.52 : 1,003.38 = 588.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.52/1,003.38 = 588.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.52x = 1,003.38 × 588.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.52x = 590,127.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,127.91/726.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.27

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