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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.27, 1,088.86 and 437.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.27, 1,088.86 and 437.64 is: 656.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.27 : 1,088.86 = 437.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.27/1,088.86 = 437.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.27x = 1,088.86 × 437.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.27x = 476,528.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,528.69/726.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.13

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