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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.06, 1,002.03 and 415.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.06, 1,002.03 and 415.50 is: 573.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.06 : 1,002.03 = 415.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.06/1,002.03 = 415.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.06x = 1,002.03 × 415.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.06x = 416,343.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,343.47/726.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.43

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