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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.38, 1,089.56 and 510.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.38, 1,089.56 and 510.92 is: 766.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.38 : 1,089.56 = 510.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.38/1,089.56 = 510.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.38x = 1,089.56 × 510.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.38x = 556,678.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,678.00/726.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.37

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