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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726, 1,088.94 and 360.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726, 1,088.94 and 360.66 is: 540.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726 : 1,088.94 = 360.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726/1,088.94 = 360.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726x = 1,088.94 × 360.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726x = 392,737.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,737.10/726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.96

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