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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.88, 1,090.83 and 453.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.88, 1,090.83 and 453.16 is: 680.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.88 : 1,090.83 = 453.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.88/1,090.83 = 453.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.88x = 1,090.83 × 453.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.88x = 494,320.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,320.52/726.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.06

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