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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.68, 1,002.69 and 447.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.68, 1,002.69 and 447.23 is: 617.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.68 : 1,002.69 = 447.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.68/1,002.69 = 447.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.68x = 1,002.69 × 447.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.68x = 448,428.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,428.04/726.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.10

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