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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.21, 1,002.89 and 461.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.21, 1,002.89 and 461.15 is: 636.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.21 : 1,002.89 = 461.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.21/1,002.89 = 461.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.21x = 1,002.89 × 461.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.21x = 462,481.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,481.06/726.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.84

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