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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.59, 1,002.70 and 395.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.59, 1,002.70 and 395.02 is: 545.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.59 : 1,002.70 = 395.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.59/1,002.70 = 395.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.59x = 1,002.70 × 395.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.59x = 396,079.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,079.57/726.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.12

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