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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.38, 1,002.41 and 394.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.38, 1,002.41 and 394.81 is: 544.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.38 : 1,002.41 = 394.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.38/1,002.41 = 394.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.38x = 1,002.41 × 394.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.38x = 395,758.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,758.89/726.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.84

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