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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.14, 1,002.25 and 427.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.14, 1,002.25 and 427.46 is: 589.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.14 : 1,002.25 = 427.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.14/1,002.25 = 427.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.14x = 1,002.25 × 427.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.14x = 428,416.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,416.77/726.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.99

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