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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.67, 1,087.48 and 595.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.67, 1,087.48 and 595.15 is: 890.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.67 : 1,087.48 = 595.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.67/1,087.48 = 595.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.67x = 1,087.48 × 595.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.67x = 647,213.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,213.72/726.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.66

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