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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.56, 1,090.52 and 565.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.56, 1,090.52 and 565.27 is: 848.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.56 : 1,090.52 = 565.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.56/1,090.52 = 565.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.56x = 1,090.52 × 565.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.56x = 616,436.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,436.93/726.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.43

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