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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.21, 1,002.44 and 477.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.21, 1,002.44 and 477.74 is: 659.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.21 : 1,002.44 = 477.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.21/1,002.44 = 477.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.21x = 1,002.44 × 477.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.21x = 478,909.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,909.39/726.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.46

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