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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.80, 1,087.46 and 433.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.80, 1,087.46 and 433.22 is: 648.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.80 : 1,087.46 = 433.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.80/1,087.46 = 433.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.80x = 1,087.46 × 433.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.80x = 471,109.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,109.42/726.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.20

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