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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.21, 1,002.09 and 411.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.21, 1,002.09 and 411.45 is: 567.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.21 : 1,002.09 = 411.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.21/1,002.09 = 411.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.21x = 1,002.09 × 411.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.21x = 412,309.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,309.93/726.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.76

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