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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.90, 1,090.35 and 611.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.90, 1,090.35 and 611.70 is: 917.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.90 : 1,090.35 = 611.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.90/1,090.35 = 611.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.90x = 1,090.35 × 611.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.90x = 666,967.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,967.10/726.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.55

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