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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.35, 1,002.38 and 411.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.35, 1,002.38 and 411.59 is: 568.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.35 : 1,002.38 = 411.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.35/1,002.38 = 411.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.35x = 1,002.38 × 411.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.35x = 412,570.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,570.03/726.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.01

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