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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.66, 1,087.62 and 479.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.66, 1,087.62 and 479.94 is: 718.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.66 : 1,087.62 = 479.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.66/1,087.62 = 479.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.66x = 1,087.62 × 479.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.66x = 521,992.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,992.34/726.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.34

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