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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.33, 1,089.50 and 439.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.33, 1,089.50 and 439.59 is: 659.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.33 : 1,089.50 = 439.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.33/1,089.50 = 439.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.33x = 1,089.50 × 439.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.33x = 478,931.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,931.11/726.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.39

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