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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.32, 1,002.24 and 411.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.32, 1,002.24 and 411.56 is: 567.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.32 : 1,002.24 = 411.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.32/1,002.24 = 411.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.32x = 1,002.24 × 411.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.32x = 412,481.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,481.89/726.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.91

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