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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726, 1,002 and 415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726, 1,002 and 415.44 is: 573.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726 : 1,002 = 415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726/1,002 = 415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726x = 1,002 × 415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726x = 416,270.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,270.88/726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.38

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