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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.66, 1,090.38 and 466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.66, 1,090.38 and 466.80 is: 700.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.66 : 1,090.38 = 466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.66/1,090.38 = 466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.66x = 1,090.38 × 466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.66x = 508,989.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,989.38/726.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.45

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