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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.66, 1,095.24 and 687.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.66, 1,095.24 and 687.06 is: 1,035.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.66 : 1,095.24 = 687.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.66/1,095.24 = 687.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.66x = 1,095.24 × 687.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.66x = 752,495.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,495.59/726.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.55

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