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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.00, 1,089.35 and 360.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.00, 1,089.35 and 360.82 is: 541.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.00 : 1,089.35 = 360.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.00/1,089.35 = 360.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.00x = 1,089.35 × 360.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.00x = 393,060.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,060.18/726.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.41

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