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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.94, 1,003.55 and 551.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.94, 1,003.55 and 551.98 is: 762.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.94 : 1,003.55 = 551.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.94/1,003.55 = 551.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.94x = 1,003.55 × 551.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.94x = 553,939.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,939.53/726.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.02

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