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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.78, 1,090.44 and 402.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.78, 1,090.44 and 402.06 is: 603.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.78 : 1,090.44 = 402.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.78/1,090.44 = 402.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.78x = 1,090.44 × 402.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.78x = 438,422.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,422.31/726.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.24

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