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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.02, 1,003.04 and 477.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.02, 1,003.04 and 477.24 is: 659.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.02 : 1,003.04 = 477.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.02/1,003.04 = 477.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.02x = 1,003.04 × 477.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.02x = 478,690.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,690.81/726.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.34

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