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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.21, 1,001.48 and 477.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.21, 1,001.48 and 477.74 is: 658.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.21 : 1,001.48 = 477.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.21/1,001.48 = 477.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.21x = 1,001.48 × 477.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.21x = 478,447.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,447.06/726.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.83

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