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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.60, 1,003.08 and 557.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.60, 1,003.08 and 557.22 is: 769.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.60 : 1,003.08 = 557.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.60/1,003.08 = 557.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.60x = 1,003.08 × 557.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.60x = 558,936.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,936.24/726.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.25

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