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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.96, 1,088.76 and 681.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.96, 1,088.76 and 681.84 is: 1,021.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.96 : 1,088.76 = 681.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.96/1,088.76 = 681.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.96x = 1,088.76 × 681.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.96x = 742,360.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,360.12/726.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.18

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