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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.16, 1,002.09 and 394.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.16, 1,002.09 and 394.59 is: 544.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.16 : 1,002.09 = 394.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.16/1,002.09 = 394.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.16x = 1,002.09 × 394.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.16x = 395,415.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,415.83/726.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.53

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