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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.89, 1,090.26 and 466.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.89, 1,090.26 and 466.20 is: 699.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.89 : 1,090.26 = 466.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.89/1,090.26 = 466.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.89x = 1,090.26 × 466.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.89x = 508,279.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,279.21/726.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.26

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