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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.44, 1,088.28 and 562.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.44, 1,088.28 and 562.19 is: 842.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.44 : 1,088.28 = 562.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.44/1,088.28 = 562.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.44x = 1,088.28 × 562.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.44x = 611,814.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,814.69/726.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.22

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