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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.57, 1,006.51 and 726.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.57, 1,006.51 and 726.68 is: 997.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.57 : 1,006.51 = 726.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.57/1,006.51 = 726.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.57x = 1,006.51 × 726.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.57x = 731,410.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,410.69/733.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.06

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