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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.17, 1,002.08 and 394.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.17, 1,002.08 and 394.58 is: 544.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.17 : 1,002.08 = 394.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.17/1,002.08 = 394.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.17x = 1,002.08 × 394.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.17x = 395,404.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,404.22/726.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.51

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