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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.77, 1,088.78 and 611.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.77, 1,088.78 and 611.96 is: 916.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.77 : 1,088.78 = 611.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.77/1,088.78 = 611.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.77x = 1,088.78 × 611.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.77x = 666,281.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,281.31/726.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.77

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