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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.54, 1,090.35 and 583.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.54, 1,090.35 and 583.98 is: 876.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.54 : 1,090.35 = 583.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.54/1,090.35 = 583.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.54x = 1,090.35 × 583.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.54x = 636,742.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,742.59/726.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.40

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