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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.42, 1,092.10 and 668.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.42, 1,092.10 and 668.82 is: 1,005.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.42 : 1,092.10 = 668.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.42/1,092.10 = 668.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.42x = 1,092.10 × 668.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.42x = 730,418.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,418.32/726.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.50

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