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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.80, 1,090.20 and 564.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.80, 1,090.20 and 564.60 is: 846.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.80 : 1,090.20 = 564.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.80/1,090.20 = 564.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.80x = 1,090.20 × 564.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.80x = 615,526.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,526.92/726.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.90

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