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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.20, 1,086.84 and 510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.20, 1,086.84 and 510.72 is: 764.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.20 : 1,086.84 = 510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.20/1,086.84 = 510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.20x = 1,086.84 × 510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.20x = 555,070.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,070.92/726.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.35

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