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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.69, 1,092.07 and 434.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.69, 1,092.07 and 434.23 is: 652.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.69 : 1,092.07 = 434.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.69/1,092.07 = 434.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.69x = 1,092.07 × 434.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.69x = 474,204.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,204.93/726.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.56

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