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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.60, 1,092.60 and 607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.60, 1,092.60 and 607.80 is: 913.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.60 : 1,092.60 = 607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.60/1,092.60 = 607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.60x = 1,092.60 × 607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.60x = 664,082.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,082.28/726.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.96

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