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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.96, 1,002.96 and 412.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.96, 1,002.96 and 412.18 is: 568.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.96 : 1,002.96 = 412.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.96/1,002.96 = 412.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.96x = 1,002.96 × 412.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.96x = 413,400.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,400.05/726.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.67

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