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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.26, 1,090.26 and 605.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.26, 1,090.26 and 605.97 is: 909.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.26 : 1,090.26 = 605.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.26/1,090.26 = 605.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.26x = 1,090.26 × 605.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.26x = 660,664.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,664.85/726.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.69

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