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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.83, 1,002.81 and 447.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.83, 1,002.81 and 447.11 is: 616.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.83 : 1,002.81 = 447.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.83/1,002.81 = 447.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.83x = 1,002.81 × 447.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.83x = 448,366.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,366.38/726.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.88

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