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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.21, 1,088.37 and 542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.21, 1,088.37 and 542.16 is: 812.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.21 : 1,088.37 = 542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.21/1,088.37 = 542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.21x = 1,088.37 × 542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.21x = 590,070.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,070.68/726.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.53

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