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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.46, 1,089.46 and 418.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.46, 1,089.46 and 418.46 is: 627.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.46 : 1,089.46 = 418.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.46/1,089.46 = 418.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.46x = 1,089.46 × 418.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.46x = 455,894.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,894.59/726.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.56

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