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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.23, 1,002.20 and 394.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.23, 1,002.20 and 394.66 is: 544.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.23 : 1,002.20 = 394.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.23/1,002.20 = 394.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.23x = 1,002.20 × 394.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.23x = 395,524.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,524.11/726.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.63

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