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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.24, 1,002.21 and 394.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.24, 1,002.21 and 394.66 is: 544.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.24 : 1,002.21 = 394.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.24/1,002.21 = 394.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.24x = 1,002.21 × 394.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.24x = 395,532.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,532.20/726.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.63

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