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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.64, 1,087.53 and 438.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.64, 1,087.53 and 438.28 is: 655.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.64 : 1,087.53 = 438.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.64/1,087.53 = 438.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.64x = 1,087.53 × 438.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.64x = 476,638.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,638.29/726.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.95

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