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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.12, 1,002.06 and 394.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.12, 1,002.06 and 394.56 is: 544.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.12 : 1,002.06 = 394.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.12/1,002.06 = 394.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.12x = 1,002.06 × 394.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.12x = 395,367.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,367.78/726.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.49

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