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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.88, 1,091.70 and 453.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.88, 1,091.70 and 453.48 is: 681.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.88 : 1,091.70 = 453.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.88/1,091.70 = 453.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.88x = 1,091.70 × 453.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.88x = 495,064.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,064.12/726.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.08

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