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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.14, 1,089.75 and 452.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.14, 1,089.75 and 452.54 is: 679.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.14 : 1,089.75 = 452.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.14/1,089.75 = 452.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.14x = 1,089.75 × 452.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.14x = 493,155.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,155.47/726.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.15

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