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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.02, 1,088.87 and 465.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.02, 1,088.87 and 465.65 is: 698.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.02 : 1,088.87 = 465.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.02/1,088.87 = 465.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.02x = 1,088.87 × 465.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.02x = 507,024.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,024.54/726.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.37

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