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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.26, 1,088.42 and 396.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.26, 1,088.42 and 396.71 is: 594.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.26 : 1,088.42 = 396.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.26/1,088.42 = 396.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.26x = 1,088.42 × 396.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.26x = 431,787.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,787.10/726.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.54

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