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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.09, 1,001.91 and 411.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.09, 1,001.91 and 411.40 is: 567.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.09 : 1,001.91 = 411.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.09/1,001.91 = 411.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.09x = 1,001.91 × 411.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.09x = 412,185.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,185.77/726.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.68

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