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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.55, 1,084.20 and 702.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.55, 1,084.20 and 702.88 is: 1,048.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.55 : 1,084.20 = 702.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.55/1,084.20 = 702.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.55x = 1,084.20 × 702.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.55x = 762,062.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,062.50/726.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.88

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