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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.78, 1,090.19 and 401.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.78, 1,090.19 and 401.16 is: 601.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.78 : 1,090.19 = 401.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.78/1,090.19 = 401.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.78x = 1,090.19 × 401.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.78x = 437,340.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,340.62/726.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.75

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