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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.85, 1,091.59 and 453.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.85, 1,091.59 and 453.47 is: 681.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.85 : 1,091.59 = 453.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.85/1,091.59 = 453.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.85x = 1,091.59 × 453.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.85x = 495,004.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,004.91/726.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.03

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