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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.93, 1,088.55 and 507.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.93, 1,088.55 and 507.27 is: 759.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.93 : 1,088.55 = 507.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.93/1,088.55 = 507.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.93x = 1,088.55 × 507.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.93x = 552,188.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,188.76/726.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.62

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