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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.84, 1,090.44 and 646.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.84, 1,090.44 and 646.20 is: 969.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.84 : 1,090.44 = 646.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.84/1,090.44 = 646.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.84x = 1,090.44 × 646.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.84x = 704,642.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,642.33/726.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.46

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