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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.12, 1,082.34 and 667.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.12, 1,082.34 and 667.80 is: 995.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.12 : 1,082.34 = 667.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.12/1,082.34 = 667.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.12x = 1,082.34 × 667.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.12x = 722,786.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,786.65/726.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.41

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