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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.84, 1,002.94 and 412.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.84, 1,002.94 and 412.11 is: 568.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.84 : 1,002.94 = 412.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.84/1,002.94 = 412.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.84x = 1,002.94 × 412.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.84x = 413,320.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,320.57/726.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.65

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