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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.24, 1,088.46 and 417.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.24, 1,088.46 and 417.48 is: 625.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.24 : 1,088.46 = 417.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.24/1,088.46 = 417.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.24x = 1,088.46 × 417.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.24x = 454,410.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,410.28/726.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.70

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