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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.22, 1,088.76 and 418.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.22, 1,088.76 and 418.52 is: 626.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.22 : 1,088.76 = 418.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.22/1,088.76 = 418.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.22x = 1,088.76 × 418.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.22x = 455,667.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,667.84/727.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.59

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