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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.72, 1,090.08 and 452.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.72, 1,090.08 and 452.00 is: 677.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.72 : 1,090.08 = 452.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.72/1,090.08 = 452.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.72x = 1,090.08 × 452.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.72x = 492,710.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,710.71/726.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.99

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