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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.51, 1,002.55 and 394.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.51, 1,002.55 and 394.93 is: 544.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.51 : 1,002.55 = 394.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.51/1,002.55 = 394.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.51x = 1,002.55 × 394.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.51x = 395,937.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,937.07/726.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.99

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