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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.66, 1,002.80 and 395.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.66, 1,002.80 and 395.10 is: 545.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.66 : 1,002.80 = 395.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.66/1,002.80 = 395.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.66x = 1,002.80 × 395.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.66x = 396,206.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,206.28/726.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.25

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