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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.26, 1,002.21 and 394.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.26, 1,002.21 and 394.68 is: 544.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.26 : 1,002.21 = 394.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.26/1,002.21 = 394.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.26x = 1,002.21 × 394.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.26x = 395,551.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,551.25/726.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.64

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