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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.93, 1,090.26 and 680.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.93, 1,090.26 and 680.22 is: 1,020.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.93 : 1,090.26 = 680.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.93/1,090.26 = 680.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.93x = 1,090.26 × 680.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.93x = 741,616.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,616.66/726.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.20

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