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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.35, 1,002.38 and 394.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.35, 1,002.38 and 394.79 is: 544.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.35 : 1,002.38 = 394.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.35/1,002.38 = 394.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.35x = 1,002.38 × 394.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.35x = 395,722.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,722.61/726.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.81

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