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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.47, 1,086.99 and 432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.47, 1,086.99 and 432.90 is: 647.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.47 : 1,086.99 = 432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.47/1,086.99 = 432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.47x = 1,086.99 × 432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.47x = 470,557.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,557.97/726.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.73

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