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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.81, 1,090.22 and 511.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.81, 1,090.22 and 511.35 is: 767.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.81 : 1,090.22 = 511.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.81/1,090.22 = 511.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.81x = 1,090.22 × 511.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.81x = 557,481.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,481.44/726.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.03

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