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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.29, 1,002.26 and 394.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.29, 1,002.26 and 394.71 is: 544.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.29 : 1,002.26 = 394.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.29/1,002.26 = 394.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.29x = 1,002.26 × 394.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.29x = 395,600.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,600.07/726.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.69

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