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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.56, 1,090.80 and 597.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.56, 1,090.80 and 597.92 is: 897.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.56 : 1,090.80 = 597.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.56/1,090.80 = 597.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.56x = 1,090.80 × 597.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.56x = 652,211.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,211.14/726.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.67

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