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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.06, 1,087.17 and 610.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.06, 1,087.17 and 610.75 is: 914.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.06 : 1,087.17 = 610.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.06/1,087.17 = 610.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.06x = 1,087.17 × 610.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.06x = 663,989.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,989.08/726.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.51

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