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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.65, 1,002.90 and 411.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.65, 1,002.90 and 411.93 is: 568.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.65 : 1,002.90 = 411.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.65/1,002.90 = 411.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.65x = 1,002.90 × 411.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.65x = 413,124.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,124.60/726.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.54

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