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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.32, 1,089.84 and 466.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.32, 1,089.84 and 466.28 is: 699.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.32 : 1,089.84 = 466.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.32/1,089.84 = 466.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.32x = 1,089.84 × 466.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.32x = 508,170.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,170.60/726.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.65

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