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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.42, 1,090.53 and 531.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.42, 1,090.53 and 531.42 is: 797.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.42 : 1,090.53 = 531.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.42/1,090.53 = 531.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.42x = 1,090.53 × 531.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.42x = 579,529.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,529.45/726.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.79

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