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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.80, 1,089.05 and 433.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.80, 1,089.05 and 433.58 is: 649.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.80 : 1,089.05 = 433.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.80/1,089.05 = 433.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.80x = 1,089.05 × 433.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.80x = 472,182.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,182.69/726.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.68

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