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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.01, 1,001.90 and 394.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.01, 1,001.90 and 394.43 is: 544.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.01 : 1,001.90 = 394.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.01/1,001.90 = 394.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.01x = 1,001.90 × 394.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.01x = 395,182.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,182.41/726.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.32

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