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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.86, 1,003.12 and 428.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.86, 1,003.12 and 428.12 is: 590.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.86 : 1,003.12 = 428.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.86/1,003.12 = 428.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.86x = 1,003.12 × 428.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.86x = 429,458.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,458.78/726.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.84

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