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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.60, 1,002.45 and 411.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.60, 1,002.45 and 411.81 is: 568.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.60 : 1,002.45 = 411.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.60/1,002.45 = 411.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.60x = 1,002.45 × 411.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.60x = 412,818.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,818.93/726.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.15

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