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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.16, 1,001.73 and 460.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.16, 1,001.73 and 460.15 is: 634.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.16 : 1,001.73 = 460.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.16/1,001.73 = 460.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.16x = 1,001.73 × 460.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.16x = 460,946.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,946.06/726.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.77

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