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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.33, 1,002.32 and 394.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.33, 1,002.32 and 394.75 is: 544.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.33 : 1,002.32 = 394.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.33/1,002.32 = 394.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.33x = 1,002.32 × 394.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.33x = 395,665.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,665.82/726.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.75

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