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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.22, 1,087.26 and 417.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.22, 1,087.26 and 417.52 is: 625.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.22 : 1,087.26 = 417.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.22/1,087.26 = 417.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.22x = 1,087.26 × 417.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.22x = 453,952.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,952.80/726.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.09

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