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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.28, 1,088.55 and 418.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.28, 1,088.55 and 418.27 is: 626.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.28 : 1,088.55 = 418.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.28/1,088.55 = 418.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.28x = 1,088.55 × 418.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.28x = 455,307.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,307.81/726.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.90

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