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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.96, 1,001.52 and 595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.96, 1,001.52 and 595.20 is: 820.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.96 : 1,001.52 = 595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.96/1,001.52 = 595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.96x = 1,001.52 × 595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.96x = 596,104.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,104.70/726.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.00

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