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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.42, 1,001.52 and 463.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.42, 1,001.52 and 463.98 is: 639.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.42 : 1,001.52 = 463.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.42/1,001.52 = 463.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.42x = 1,001.52 × 463.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.42x = 464,685.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,685.25/726.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.69

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