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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.73, 1,084.82 and 639.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.73, 1,084.82 and 639.16 is: 954.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.73 : 1,084.82 = 639.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.73/1,084.82 = 639.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.73x = 1,084.82 × 639.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.73x = 693,367.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,367.64/726.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.10

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