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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.41, 1,002.42 and 411.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.41, 1,002.42 and 411.65 is: 568.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.41 : 1,002.42 = 411.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.41/1,002.42 = 411.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.41x = 1,002.42 × 411.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.41x = 412,643.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,643.78/726.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.06

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