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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.56, 1,090.20 and 545.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.56, 1,090.20 and 545.52 is: 818.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.56 : 1,090.20 = 545.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.56/1,090.20 = 545.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.56x = 1,090.20 × 545.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.56x = 594,725.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,725.90/726.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.55

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