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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.57, 1,089.59 and 418.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.57, 1,089.59 and 418.50 is: 627.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.57 : 1,089.59 = 418.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.57/1,089.59 = 418.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.57x = 1,089.59 × 418.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.57x = 455,991.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,991.32/726.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.59

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