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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.85, 1,088.43 and 401.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.85, 1,088.43 and 401.86 is: 601.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.85 : 1,088.43 = 401.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.85/1,088.43 = 401.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.85x = 1,088.43 × 401.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.85x = 437,396.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,396.48/726.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.77

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