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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.73, 1,002.87 and 416.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.73, 1,002.87 and 416.23 is: 574.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.73 : 1,002.87 = 416.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.73/1,002.87 = 416.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.73x = 1,002.87 × 416.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.73x = 417,424.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,424.58/726.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.39

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