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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.32, 1,002.29 and 394.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.32, 1,002.29 and 394.74 is: 544.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.32 : 1,002.29 = 394.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.32/1,002.29 = 394.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.32x = 1,002.29 × 394.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.32x = 395,639.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,639.70/726.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.72

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