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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.65, 1,088.55 and 483.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.65, 1,088.55 and 483.24 is: 723.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.65 : 1,088.55 = 483.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.65/1,088.55 = 483.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.65x = 1,088.55 × 483.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.65x = 526,030.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,030.90/726.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.92

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