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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.57, 1,088.10 and 452.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.57, 1,088.10 and 452.32 is: 677.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.57 : 1,088.10 = 452.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.57/1,088.10 = 452.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.57x = 1,088.10 × 452.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.57x = 492,166.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,166.67/726.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.38

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