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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.29, 1,002.32 and 411.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.29, 1,002.32 and 411.61 is: 568.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.29 : 1,002.32 = 411.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.29/1,002.32 = 411.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.29x = 1,002.32 × 411.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.29x = 412,567.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,567.66/726.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.05

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