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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.64, 1,002.09 and 653.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.64, 1,002.09 and 653.74 is: 901.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.64 : 1,002.09 = 653.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.64/1,002.09 = 653.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.64x = 1,002.09 × 653.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.64x = 655,106.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,106.32/726.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.56

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