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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.54, 1,088.94 and 476.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.54, 1,088.94 and 476.51 is: 714.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.54 : 1,088.94 = 476.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.54/1,088.94 = 476.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.54x = 1,088.94 × 476.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.54x = 518,885.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,885.35/726.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.19

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