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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.08, 1,092.80 and 544.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.08, 1,092.80 and 544.40 is: 819.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.08 : 1,092.80 = 544.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.08/1,092.80 = 544.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.08x = 1,092.80 × 544.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.08x = 594,920.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,920.32/726.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.36

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