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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.17, 1,089.86 and 559.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.17, 1,089.86 and 559.44 is: 839.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.17 : 1,089.86 = 559.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.17/1,089.86 = 559.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.17x = 1,089.86 × 559.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.17x = 609,708.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,708.48/726.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.63

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