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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.22, 1,088.05 and 451.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.22, 1,088.05 and 451.90 is: 677.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.22 : 1,088.05 = 451.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.22/1,088.05 = 451.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.22x = 1,088.05 × 451.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.22x = 491,689.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,689.80/726.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.05

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