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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.31, 1,002.28 and 394.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.31, 1,002.28 and 394.73 is: 544.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.31 : 1,002.28 = 394.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.31/1,002.28 = 394.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.31x = 1,002.28 × 394.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.31x = 395,629.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,629.98/726.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.71

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