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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.91, 1,003.16 and 416.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.91, 1,003.16 and 416.47 is: 574.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.91 : 1,003.16 = 416.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.91/1,003.16 = 416.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.91x = 1,003.16 × 416.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.91x = 417,783.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,783.02/726.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.74

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