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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.79, 1,003 and 412.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.79, 1,003 and 412.02 is: 568.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.79 : 1,003 = 412.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.79/1,003 = 412.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.79x = 1,003 × 412.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.79x = 413,256.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,256.06/726.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.60

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