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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.86, 1,090.49 and 544.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.86, 1,090.49 and 544.61 is: 817.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.86 : 1,090.49 = 544.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.86/1,090.49 = 544.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.86x = 1,090.49 × 544.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.86x = 593,883.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,883.58/726.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.06

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