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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.21, 1,001.82 and 460.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.21, 1,001.82 and 460.53 is: 635.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.21 : 1,001.82 = 460.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.21/1,001.82 = 460.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.21x = 1,001.82 × 460.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.21x = 461,368.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,368.16/726.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.31

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