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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.56, 1,002.72 and 519.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.56, 1,002.72 and 519.68 is: 717.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.56 : 1,002.72 = 519.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.56/1,002.72 = 519.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.56x = 1,002.72 × 519.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.56x = 521,093.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,093.53/726.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.21

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