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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.30, 1,091.46 and 722.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.30, 1,091.46 and 722.31 is: 1,085.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.30 : 1,091.46 = 722.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.30/1,091.46 = 722.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.30x = 1,091.46 × 722.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.30x = 788,372.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,372.47/726.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.46

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