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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.84, 1,090.08 and 495.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.84, 1,090.08 and 495.69 is: 743.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.84 : 1,090.08 = 495.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.84/1,090.08 = 495.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.84x = 1,090.08 × 495.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.84x = 540,339.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,339.28/726.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.41

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