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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.60, 1,087.98 and 610.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.60, 1,087.98 and 610.76 is: 914.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.60 : 1,087.98 = 610.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.60/1,087.98 = 610.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.60x = 1,087.98 × 610.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.60x = 664,494.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,494.66/726.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.53

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