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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.70, 1,002.93 and 411.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.70, 1,002.93 and 411.99 is: 568.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.70 : 1,002.93 = 411.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.70/1,002.93 = 411.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.70x = 1,002.93 × 411.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.70x = 413,197.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,197.13/726.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.59

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