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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.39, 1,087.92 and 711

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.39, 1,087.92 and 711 is: 1,064.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.39 : 1,087.92 = 711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.39/1,087.92 = 711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.39x = 1,087.92 × 711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.39x = 773,511.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,511.12/726.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.87

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