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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.19, 1,002.03 and 411.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.19, 1,002.03 and 411.37 is: 567.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.19 : 1,002.03 = 411.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.19/1,002.03 = 411.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.19x = 1,002.03 × 411.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.19x = 412,205.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,205.08/726.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.63

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