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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.52, 1,090.59 and 715.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.52, 1,090.59 and 715.18 is: 1,073.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.52 : 1,090.59 = 715.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.52/1,090.59 = 715.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.52x = 1,090.59 × 715.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.52x = 779,968.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,968.16/726.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.57

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