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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.88, 1,010.04 and 717.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.88, 1,010.04 and 717.72 is: 997.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.88 : 1,010.04 = 717.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.88/1,010.04 = 717.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.88x = 1,010.04 × 717.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.88x = 724,925.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,925.91/726.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.31

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