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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.23, 1,091.03 and 418.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.23, 1,091.03 and 418.84 is: 629.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.23 : 1,091.03 = 418.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.23/1,091.03 = 418.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.23x = 1,091.03 × 418.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.23x = 456,962.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,962.18/726.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.22

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