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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.40, 1,091.00 and 622.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.40, 1,091.00 and 622.52 is: 934.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.40 : 1,091.00 = 622.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.40/1,091.00 = 622.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.40x = 1,091.00 × 622.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.40x = 679,160.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,160.75/726.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.97

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