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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.99, 1,089.03 and 263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.99, 1,089.03 and 263.76 is: 395.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.99 : 1,089.03 = 263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.99/1,089.03 = 263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.99x = 1,089.03 × 263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.99x = 287,242.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,242.55/725.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.66

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