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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.31, 1,002.32 and 394.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.31, 1,002.32 and 394.74 is: 544.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.31 : 1,002.32 = 394.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.31/1,002.32 = 394.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.31x = 1,002.32 × 394.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.31x = 395,653.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,653.82/726.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.74

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