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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.06, 1,086.93 and 436.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.06, 1,086.93 and 436.62 is: 653.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.06 : 1,086.93 = 436.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.06/1,086.93 = 436.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.06x = 1,086.93 × 436.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.06x = 474,575.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,575.38/726.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.63

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