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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.74, 1,002.40 and 446.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.74, 1,002.40 and 446.78 is: 616.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.74 : 1,002.40 = 446.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.74/1,002.40 = 446.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.74x = 1,002.40 × 446.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.74x = 447,852.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,852.27/726.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.25

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