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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.62, 1,003.19 and 651.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.62, 1,003.19 and 651.92 is: 900.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.62 : 1,003.19 = 651.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.62/1,003.19 = 651.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.62x = 1,003.19 × 651.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.62x = 653,991.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,991.35/726.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.05

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