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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.86, 1,003.05 and 395.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.86, 1,003.05 and 395.30 is: 545.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.86 : 1,003.05 = 395.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.86/1,003.05 = 395.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.86x = 1,003.05 × 395.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.86x = 396,508.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,508.17/726.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.51

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