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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726, 1,086.48 and 683.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726, 1,086.48 and 683.88 is: 1,023.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726 : 1,086.48 = 683.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726/1,086.48 = 683.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726x = 1,086.48 × 683.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726x = 743,021.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,021.94/726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.45

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