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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.18, 1,002.14 and 394.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.18, 1,002.14 and 394.61 is: 544.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.18 : 1,002.14 = 394.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.18/1,002.14 = 394.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.18x = 1,002.14 × 394.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.18x = 395,452.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,452.30/726.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.56

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