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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.45, 1,088.46 and 483.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.45, 1,088.46 and 483.05 is: 723.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.45 : 1,088.46 = 483.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.45/1,088.46 = 483.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.45x = 1,088.46 × 483.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.45x = 525,775.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,775.16/726.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.76

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