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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.37, 1,090.16 and 507.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.37, 1,090.16 and 507.06 is: 761.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.37 : 1,090.16 = 507.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.37/1,090.16 = 507.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.37x = 1,090.16 × 507.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.37x = 552,775.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,775.90/726.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.01

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