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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.25, 1,002.20 and 394.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.25, 1,002.20 and 394.67 is: 544.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.25 : 1,002.20 = 394.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.25/1,002.20 = 394.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.25x = 1,002.20 × 394.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.25x = 395,537.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,537.67/726.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.63

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