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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.82, 1,002.47 and 558.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.82, 1,002.47 and 558.74 is: 770.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.82 : 1,002.47 = 558.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.82/1,002.47 = 558.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.82x = 1,002.47 × 558.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.82x = 560,119.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,119.80/726.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.65

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