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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.16, 1,090.22 and 533.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.16, 1,090.22 and 533.46 is: 800.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.16 : 1,090.22 = 533.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.16/1,090.22 = 533.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.16x = 1,090.22 × 533.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.16x = 581,588.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,588.76/726.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.91

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