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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.04, 1,082.93 and 616.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.04, 1,082.93 and 616.60 is: 919.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.04 : 1,082.93 = 616.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.04/1,082.93 = 616.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.04x = 1,082.93 × 616.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.04x = 667,734.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,734.64/726.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.69

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