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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.55, 1,090.28 and 453.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.55, 1,090.28 and 453.17 is: 680.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.55 : 1,090.28 = 453.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.55/1,090.28 = 453.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.55x = 1,090.28 × 453.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.55x = 494,086.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,086.05/726.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.05

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