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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.46, 1,002.62 and 411.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.46, 1,002.62 and 411.86 is: 568.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.46 : 1,002.62 = 411.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.46/1,002.62 = 411.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.46x = 1,002.62 × 411.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.46x = 412,942.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,942.61/726.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.43

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