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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.68, 1,001.76 and 551.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.68, 1,001.76 and 551.72 is: 760.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.68 : 1,001.76 = 551.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.68/1,001.76 = 551.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.68x = 1,001.76 × 551.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.68x = 552,691.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,691.03/726.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.57

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