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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.20, 1,002.14 and 407.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.20, 1,002.14 and 407.16 is: 561.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.20 : 1,002.14 = 407.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.20/1,002.14 = 407.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.20x = 1,002.14 × 407.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.20x = 408,031.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,031.32/726.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.87

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