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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.72, 1,088.03 and 579.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.72, 1,088.03 and 579.71 is: 867.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.72 : 1,088.03 = 579.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.72/1,088.03 = 579.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.72x = 1,088.03 × 579.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.72x = 630,739.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,739.92/726.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.92

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