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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.78, 1,002.98 and 412.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.78, 1,002.98 and 412.03 is: 568.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.78 : 1,002.98 = 412.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.78/1,002.98 = 412.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.78x = 1,002.98 × 412.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.78x = 413,259.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,259.99/726.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.62

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