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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.12, 1,084.05 and 682.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.12, 1,084.05 and 682.11 is: 1,018.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.12 : 1,084.05 = 682.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.12/1,084.05 = 682.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.12x = 1,084.05 × 682.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.12x = 739,441.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,441.35/726.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.35

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