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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.26, 1,087.97 and 433.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.26, 1,087.97 and 433.04 is: 648.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.26 : 1,087.97 = 433.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.26/1,087.97 = 433.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.26x = 1,087.97 × 433.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.26x = 471,126.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,126.92/726.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.71

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