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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.39, 1,002.39 and 411.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.39, 1,002.39 and 411.67 is: 568.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.39 : 1,002.39 = 411.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.39/1,002.39 = 411.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.39x = 1,002.39 × 411.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.39x = 412,651.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,651.83/726.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.09

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