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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.19, 1,089.29 and 717.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.19, 1,089.29 and 717.08 is: 1,075.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.19 : 1,089.29 = 717.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.19/1,089.29 = 717.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.19x = 1,089.29 × 717.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.19x = 781,104.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,104.42/726.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.62

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