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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.52, 1,087.60 and 438.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.52, 1,087.60 and 438.52 is: 656.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.52 : 1,087.60 = 438.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.52/1,087.60 = 438.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.52x = 1,087.60 × 438.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.52x = 476,934.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,934.35/726.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.46

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