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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.59, 1,002.74 and 411.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.59, 1,002.74 and 411.92 is: 568.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.59 : 1,002.74 = 411.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.59/1,002.74 = 411.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.59x = 1,002.74 × 411.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.59x = 413,052.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,052.20/726.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.48

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