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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.20, 1,002.16 and 394.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.20, 1,002.16 and 394.63 is: 544.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.20 : 1,002.16 = 394.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.20/1,002.16 = 394.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.20x = 1,002.16 × 394.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.20x = 395,476.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,476.29/726.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.58

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