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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.09, 1,001.48 and 460.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.09, 1,001.48 and 460.61 is: 635.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.09 : 1,001.48 = 460.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.09/1,001.48 = 460.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.09x = 1,001.48 × 460.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.09x = 461,291.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,291.90/726.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.31

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