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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.17, 1,088.58 and 532.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.17, 1,088.58 and 532.11 is: 797.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.17 : 1,088.58 = 532.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.17/1,088.58 = 532.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.17x = 1,088.58 × 532.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.17x = 579,244.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,244.30/726.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.68

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