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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.41, 1,089.72 and 418.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.41, 1,089.72 and 418.21 is: 627.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.41 : 1,089.72 = 418.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.41/1,089.72 = 418.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.41x = 1,089.72 × 418.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.41x = 455,731.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,731.80/726.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.38

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