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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.08, 1,087.20 and 555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.08, 1,087.20 and 555.20 is: 831.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.08 : 1,087.20 = 555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.08/1,087.20 = 555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.08x = 1,087.20 × 555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.08x = 603,613.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,613.44/726.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.33

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