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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.88, 1,002.94 and 461.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.88, 1,002.94 and 461.46 is: 636.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.88 : 1,002.94 = 461.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.88/1,002.94 = 461.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.88x = 1,002.94 × 461.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.88x = 462,816.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,816.69/726.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.72

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