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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.37, 1,087.82 and 417.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.37, 1,087.82 and 417.29 is: 624.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.37 : 1,087.82 = 417.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.37/1,087.82 = 417.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.37x = 1,087.82 × 417.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.37x = 453,936.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,936.41/726.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.94

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