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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.56, 1,088.24 and 572.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.56, 1,088.24 and 572.16 is: 856.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.56 : 1,088.24 = 572.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.56/1,088.24 = 572.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.56x = 1,088.24 × 572.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.56x = 622,647.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,647.40/726.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.98

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