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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.59, 1,002.71 and 478.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.59, 1,002.71 and 478.42 is: 660.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.59 : 1,002.71 = 478.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.59/1,002.71 = 478.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.59x = 1,002.71 × 478.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.59x = 479,715.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,715.21/726.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.23

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