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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.66, 1,089.14 and 507.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.66, 1,089.14 and 507.35 is: 760.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.66 : 1,089.14 = 507.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.66/1,089.14 = 507.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.66x = 1,089.14 × 507.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.66x = 552,567.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,567.20/726.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.42

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