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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.72, 1,003.08 and 703.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.72, 1,003.08 and 703.62 is: 971.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.72 : 1,003.08 = 703.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.72/1,003.08 = 703.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.72x = 1,003.08 × 703.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.72x = 705,787.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,787.15/726.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.20

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