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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.32, 1,002.27 and 407.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.32, 1,002.27 and 407.29 is: 562.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.32 : 1,002.27 = 407.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.32/1,002.27 = 407.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.32x = 1,002.27 × 407.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.32x = 408,214.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,214.55/726.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.03

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