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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.48, 1,002.60 and 416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.48, 1,002.60 and 416 is: 574.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.48 : 1,002.60 = 416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.48/1,002.60 = 416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.48x = 1,002.60 × 416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.48x = 417,081.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,081.60/726.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.11

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