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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.72, 1,001.52 and 623.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.72, 1,001.52 and 623.04 is: 858.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.72 : 1,001.52 = 623.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.72/1,001.52 = 623.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.72x = 1,001.52 × 623.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.72x = 623,987.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,987.02/726.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.63

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