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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.22, 1,002.18 and 415.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.22, 1,002.18 and 415.72 is: 573.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.22 : 1,002.18 = 415.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.22/1,002.18 = 415.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.22x = 1,002.18 × 415.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.22x = 416,626.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,626.27/726.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.69

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