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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.73, 1,002.89 and 428.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.73, 1,002.89 and 428.04 is: 590.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.73 : 1,002.89 = 428.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.73/1,002.89 = 428.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.73x = 1,002.89 × 428.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.73x = 429,278.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,278.11/726.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.70

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