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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.72, 1,002.86 and 395.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.72, 1,002.86 and 395.14 is: 545.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.72 : 1,002.86 = 395.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.72/1,002.86 = 395.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.72x = 1,002.86 × 395.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.72x = 396,270.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,270.10/726.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.29

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