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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.91, 1,003.77 and 587.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.91, 1,003.77 and 587.79 is: 811.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.91 : 1,003.77 = 587.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.91/1,003.77 = 587.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.91x = 1,003.77 × 587.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.91x = 590,005.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,005.97/726.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.67

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