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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.75, 1,002.55 and 460.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.75, 1,002.55 and 460.74 is: 635.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.75 : 1,002.55 = 460.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.75/1,002.55 = 460.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.75x = 1,002.55 × 460.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.75x = 461,914.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,914.89/726.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.59

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