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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.71, 1,001.99 and 477.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.71, 1,001.99 and 477.48 is: 658.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.71 : 1,001.99 = 477.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.71/1,001.99 = 477.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.71x = 1,001.99 × 477.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.71x = 478,435.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,435.14/726.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.36

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