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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.77, 1,087.45 and 434.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.77, 1,087.45 and 434.43 is: 650.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.77 : 1,087.45 = 434.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.77/1,087.45 = 434.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.77x = 1,087.45 × 434.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.77x = 472,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,419.82/726.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.02

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