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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.11, 1,002.02 and 394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.11, 1,002.02 and 394.52 is: 544.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.11 : 1,002.02 = 394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.11/1,002.02 = 394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.11x = 1,002.02 × 394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.11x = 395,309.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,309.95/726.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.43

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