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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.32, 1,090.56 and 510.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.32, 1,090.56 and 510.32 is: 766.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.32 : 1,090.56 = 510.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.32/1,090.56 = 510.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.32x = 1,090.56 × 510.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.32x = 556,534.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,534.58/726.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.24

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