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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.22, 1,088.63 and 465.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.22, 1,088.63 and 465.49 is: 697.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.22 : 1,088.63 = 465.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.22/1,088.63 = 465.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.22x = 1,088.63 × 465.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.22x = 506,738.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,738.61/726.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.78

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