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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.48, 1,088.64 and 552.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.48, 1,088.64 and 552.96 is: 828.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.48 : 1,088.64 = 552.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.48/1,088.64 = 552.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.48x = 1,088.64 × 552.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.48x = 601,974.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,974.37/726.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.62

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