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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.84, 1,090.50 and 484.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.84, 1,090.50 and 484.32 is: 726.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.84 : 1,090.50 = 484.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.84/1,090.50 = 484.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.84x = 1,090.50 × 484.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.84x = 528,150.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,150.96/726.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.64

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