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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.28, 1,089.79 and 466.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.28, 1,089.79 and 466.43 is: 699.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.28 : 1,089.79 = 466.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.28/1,089.79 = 466.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.28x = 1,089.79 × 466.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.28x = 508,310.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,310.75/726.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.88

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