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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.42, 1,002.46 and 394.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.42, 1,002.46 and 394.84 is: 544.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.42 : 1,002.46 = 394.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.42/1,002.46 = 394.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.42x = 1,002.46 × 394.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.42x = 395,815.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,815.13/726.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.89

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