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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.39, 1,002.69 and 502.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.39, 1,002.69 and 502.47 is: 693.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.39 : 1,002.69 = 502.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.39/1,002.69 = 502.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.39x = 1,002.69 × 502.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.39x = 503,821.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,821.64/726.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.60

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