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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.22, 1,087.50 and 401.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.22, 1,087.50 and 401.86 is: 601.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.22 : 1,087.50 = 401.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.22/1,087.50 = 401.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.22x = 1,087.50 × 401.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.22x = 437,022.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,022.75/726.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.78

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