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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.06, 1,086.66 and 604.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.06, 1,086.66 and 604.56 is: 904.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.06 : 1,086.66 = 604.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.06/1,086.66 = 604.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.06x = 1,086.66 × 604.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.06x = 656,951.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,951.17/726.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.82

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