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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.54, 1,084.67 and 617.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.54, 1,084.67 and 617.22 is: 921.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.54 : 1,084.67 = 617.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.54/1,084.67 = 617.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.54x = 1,084.67 × 617.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.54x = 669,480.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,480.02/726.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.46

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