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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.19, 1,002.14 and 394.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.19, 1,002.14 and 394.61 is: 544.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.19 : 1,002.14 = 394.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.19/1,002.14 = 394.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.19x = 1,002.14 × 394.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.19x = 395,457.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,457.96/726.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.57

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