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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.26, 1,002.24 and 411.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.26, 1,002.24 and 411.52 is: 567.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.26 : 1,002.24 = 411.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.26/1,002.24 = 411.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.26x = 1,002.24 × 411.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.26x = 412,437.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,437.76/726.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.90

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