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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.16, 1,089.60 and 466.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.16, 1,089.60 and 466.30 is: 699.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.16 : 1,089.60 = 466.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.16/1,089.60 = 466.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.16x = 1,089.60 × 466.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.16x = 508,080.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,080.48/726.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.68

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