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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.33, 1,091.13 and 437.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.33, 1,091.13 and 437.97 is: 657.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.33 : 1,091.13 = 437.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.33/1,091.13 = 437.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.33x = 1,091.13 × 437.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.33x = 477,882.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,882.21/726.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.94

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