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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.75, 1,088.64 and 604.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.75, 1,088.64 and 604.62 is: 905.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.75 : 1,088.64 = 604.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.75/1,088.64 = 604.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.75x = 1,088.64 × 604.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.75x = 658,213.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,213.52/726.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.69

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