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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.85, 1,003.05 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.85, 1,003.05 and 395.28 is: 545.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.85 : 1,003.05 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.85/1,003.05 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.85x = 1,003.05 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.85x = 396,486.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,486.86/726.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.48

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