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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.04, 1,088.88 and 413.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.04, 1,088.88 and 413.92 is: 620.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.04 : 1,088.88 = 413.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.04/1,088.88 = 413.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.04x = 1,088.88 × 413.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.04x = 450,709.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,709.21/726.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.78

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