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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.22, 1,001.67 and 477.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.22, 1,001.67 and 477.46 is: 658.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.22 : 1,001.67 = 477.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.22/1,001.67 = 477.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.22x = 1,001.67 × 477.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.22x = 478,252.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,252.35/726.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.55

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