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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.98, 1,090.87 and 672.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.98, 1,090.87 and 672.71 is: 1,009.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.98 : 1,090.87 = 672.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.98/1,090.87 = 672.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.98x = 1,090.87 × 672.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.98x = 733,832.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,832.02/726.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.43

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