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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.86, 1,003.02 and 412.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.86, 1,003.02 and 412.14 is: 568.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.86 : 1,003.02 = 412.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.86/1,003.02 = 412.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.86x = 1,003.02 × 412.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.86x = 413,384.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,384.66/726.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.73

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