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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.69, 1,002.87 and 560.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.69, 1,002.87 and 560.64 is: 773.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.69 : 1,002.87 = 560.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.69/1,002.87 = 560.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.69x = 1,002.87 × 560.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.69x = 562,249.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,249.04/726.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.71

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