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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.72, 1,085.45 and 629.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.72, 1,085.45 and 629.52 is: 940.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.72 : 1,085.45 = 629.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.72/1,085.45 = 629.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.72x = 1,085.45 × 629.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.72x = 683,314.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,314.91/726.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.27

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