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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.22, 1,093.40 and 640.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.22, 1,093.40 and 640.09 is: 963.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.22 : 1,093.40 = 640.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.22/1,093.40 = 640.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.22x = 1,093.40 × 640.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.22x = 699,874.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,874.41/726.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.72

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