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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.57, 1,089.86 and 583.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.57, 1,089.86 and 583.20 is: 874.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.57 : 1,089.86 = 583.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.57/1,089.86 = 583.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.57x = 1,089.86 × 583.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.57x = 635,603.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,603.44/726.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.80

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