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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.14, 1,000.97 and 446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.14, 1,000.97 and 446.16 is: 615.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.14 : 1,000.97 = 446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.14/1,000.97 = 446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.14x = 1,000.97 × 446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.14x = 446,592.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,592.78/726.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.02

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