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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.57, 1,090.32 and 402.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.57, 1,090.32 and 402.18 is: 603.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.57 : 1,090.32 = 402.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.57/1,090.32 = 402.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.57x = 1,090.32 × 402.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.57x = 438,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,504.90/726.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.53

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