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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.58, 1,002.66 and 411.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.58, 1,002.66 and 411.83 is: 568.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.58 : 1,002.66 = 411.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.58/1,002.66 = 411.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.58x = 1,002.66 × 411.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.58x = 412,925.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,925.47/726.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.32

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