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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.02, 1,086.54 and 564.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.02, 1,086.54 and 564.44 is: 844.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.02 : 1,086.54 = 564.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.02/1,086.54 = 564.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.02x = 1,086.54 × 564.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.02x = 613,286.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,286.64/726.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.72

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