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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.62, 1,002.51 and 416.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.62, 1,002.51 and 416.06 is: 574.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.62 : 1,002.51 = 416.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.62/1,002.51 = 416.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.62x = 1,002.51 × 416.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.62x = 417,104.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,104.31/726.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.03

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