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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.42, 1,002.26 and 715.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.42, 1,002.26 and 715.46 is: 987.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.42 : 1,002.26 = 715.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.42/1,002.26 = 715.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.42x = 1,002.26 × 715.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.42x = 717,076.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,076.94/726.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.14

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