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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.89, 1,002.77 and 447.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.89, 1,002.77 and 447.02 is: 616.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.89 : 1,002.77 = 447.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.89/1,002.77 = 447.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.89x = 1,002.77 × 447.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.89x = 448,254.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,254.35/726.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.67

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