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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.88, 1,003.28 and 465.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.88, 1,003.28 and 465.12 is: 641.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.88 : 1,003.28 = 465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.88/1,003.28 = 465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.88x = 1,003.28 × 465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.88x = 466,645.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,645.59/726.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.98

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