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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.58, 1,002.40 and 516.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.58, 1,002.40 and 516.69 is: 712.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.58 : 1,002.40 = 516.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.58/1,002.40 = 516.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.58x = 1,002.40 × 516.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.58x = 517,930.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,930.06/726.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.83

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