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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.83, 1,003.07 and 412.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.83, 1,003.07 and 412.13 is: 568.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.83 : 1,003.07 = 412.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.83/1,003.07 = 412.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.83x = 1,003.07 × 412.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.83x = 413,395.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,395.24/726.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.76

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