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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.18, 1,002.55 and 477.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.18, 1,002.55 and 477.93 is: 659.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.18 : 1,002.55 = 477.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.18/1,002.55 = 477.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.18x = 1,002.55 × 477.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.18x = 479,148.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,148.72/726.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.82

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