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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.06, 1,089.09 and 710.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.06, 1,089.09 and 710.94 is: 1,066.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.06 : 1,089.09 = 710.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.06/1,089.09 = 710.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.06x = 1,089.09 × 710.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.06x = 774,277.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,277.64/726.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.41

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