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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.75, 1,001.52 and 464.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.75, 1,001.52 and 464.31 is: 639.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.75 : 1,001.52 = 464.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.75/1,001.52 = 464.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.75x = 1,001.52 × 464.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.75x = 465,015.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,015.75/726.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.86

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