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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.24, 1,089.65 and 466.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.24, 1,089.65 and 466.15 is: 699.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.24 : 1,089.65 = 466.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.24/1,089.65 = 466.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.24x = 1,089.65 × 466.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.24x = 507,935.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,935.29/726.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.40

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