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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.12, 1,001.85 and 446.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.12, 1,001.85 and 446.46 is: 615.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.12 : 1,001.85 = 446.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.12/1,001.85 = 446.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.12x = 1,001.85 × 446.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.12x = 447,285.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,285.95/726.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.99

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