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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.33, 1,088.13 and 563.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.33, 1,088.13 and 563.22 is: 843.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.33 : 1,088.13 = 563.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.33/1,088.13 = 563.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.33x = 1,088.13 × 563.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.33x = 612,856.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,856.58/726.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.77

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