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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.84, 1,001.43 and 477.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.84, 1,001.43 and 477.73 is: 658.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.84 : 1,001.43 = 477.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.84/1,001.43 = 477.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.84x = 1,001.43 × 477.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.84x = 478,413.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,413.15/726.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.21

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