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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.22, 1,087.40 and 579.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.22, 1,087.40 and 579.29 is: 867.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.22 : 1,087.40 = 579.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.22/1,087.40 = 579.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.22x = 1,087.40 × 579.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.22x = 629,914.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,914.33/726.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.38

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