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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.49, 1,090.41 and 418.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.49, 1,090.41 and 418.30 is: 627.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.49 : 1,090.41 = 418.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.49/1,090.41 = 418.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.49x = 1,090.41 × 418.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.49x = 456,118.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,118.50/726.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.84

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