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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.43, 1,002.42 and 478.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.43, 1,002.42 and 478.24 is: 659.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.43 : 1,002.42 = 478.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.43/1,002.42 = 478.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.43x = 1,002.42 × 478.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.43x = 479,397.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,397.34/726.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.94

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