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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.34, 1,001.55 and 477.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.34, 1,001.55 and 477.34 is: 658.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.34 : 1,001.55 = 477.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.34/1,001.55 = 477.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.34x = 1,001.55 × 477.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.34x = 478,079.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,079.88/726.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.20

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