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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.73, 1,002.62 and 478.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.73, 1,002.62 and 478.19 is: 659.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.73 : 1,002.62 = 478.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.73/1,002.62 = 478.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.73x = 1,002.62 × 478.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.73x = 479,442.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,442.86/726.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.73

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