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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.87, 1,003.54 and 560.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.87, 1,003.54 and 560.77 is: 774.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.87 : 1,003.54 = 560.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.87/1,003.54 = 560.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.87x = 1,003.54 × 560.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.87x = 562,755.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,755.13/726.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.22

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