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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.10, 1,091.85 and 607.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.10, 1,091.85 and 607.30 is: 913.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.10 : 1,091.85 = 607.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.10/1,091.85 = 607.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.10x = 1,091.85 × 607.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.10x = 663,080.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,080.51/726.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.21

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