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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.33, 1,002.33 and 411.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.33, 1,002.33 and 411.59 is: 567.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.33 : 1,002.33 = 411.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.33/1,002.33 = 411.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.33x = 1,002.33 × 411.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.33x = 412,543.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,543.99/726.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.98

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