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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.14, 1,002.09 and 411.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.14, 1,002.09 and 411.39 is: 567.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.14 : 1,002.09 = 411.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.14/1,002.09 = 411.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.14x = 1,002.09 × 411.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.14x = 412,247.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,247.75/726.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.73

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