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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.17, 1,087.70 and 675.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.17, 1,087.70 and 675.60 is: 1,011.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.17 : 1,087.70 = 675.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.17/1,087.70 = 675.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.17x = 1,087.70 × 675.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.17x = 734,844.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,844.68/726.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.95

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