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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.07, 1,001.99 and 415.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.07, 1,001.99 and 415.57 is: 573.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.07 : 1,001.99 = 415.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.07/1,001.99 = 415.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.07x = 1,001.99 × 415.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.07x = 416,396.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,396.98/726.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.49

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